Overview

• The Odemis wildfire in Izmir province was brought under control after scorching around 5,000 hectares and killing three people, including two forestry workers.
• In Hatay’s Dortyol district, crews continue battling a blaze fueled by strong winds and have evacuated 920 homes as a precaution.
• Turkey’s Interior Ministry reports 44 suspects detained over 65 wildfires since late June under investigation for possible arson.
• Ankara has dispatched two firefighting aircraft and eleven fire trucks with water support vehicles to assist Syria’s northwest Latakia region.
• Authorities blame faulty power lines for many Izmir fires and experts warn that drought and high winds driven by climate change are intensifying regional wildfire risks.