Firefighters in Turkey and Cyprus are grappling with relentless wildfires as an intense heatwave scorches the region, Reuters reports. The extreme temperatures and dry conditions have fueled numerous blazes, overwhelming emergency services and threatening communities across both countries. Authorities are deploying additional resources in a race to contain the fires, which have already destroyed vast areas of forest and forced evacuations, highlighting the escalating challenges posed by climate change in the Mediterranean.
Firefighters Grapple with Escalating Wildfires Amid Record-Breaking Heatwave
Intense wildfires have engulfed vast areas across Turkey and Cyprus as record-breaking temperatures persist, significantly hampering firefighting efforts. Over 500 firefighters are battling flames that have consumed thousands of hectares of forest and agricultural land. The extreme heatwave, with temperatures soaring beyond 45°C (113°F) in some regions, has not only accelerated…
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Author : Jackson Lee
Publish date : 2025-08-19 18:59:00
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