CatastropheTurkeyHigh winds fuel wildfires in western Turkey01:59This browser does not support the video element.CatastropheTurkeyElena Gyldenkerne08/18/2024August 18, 2024Strong winds and hot weather are fueling more than 130 separate wildfires across western Turkey. The flames also encroached on the coastal city of Izmir, one of Turkey's largest urban areas, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes and businesses.Copy linkAdvertisement