Overview

• More than 600 wildfires have erupted across Turkey since June 26, fueled by persistent drought and strong winds.
• The Odemis blaze and six other major fires in western and central regions have been contained after leveling nearly 5,000 hectares.
• Three people have died in the spate of blazes, including a forestry worker who succumbed to injuries on July 4.
• Firefighters remain engaged against the active wildfire in Hatay’s Dortyol district, which has led to the evacuation of about 920 households.
• Interior Ministry figures show 44 suspects detained over 65 fires blamed largely on faulty power lines, and Turkey has deployed aircraft and fire trucks to aid Syria's Latakia firefighting efforts.