Death toll rises as wildfires rage across Greece

[ad_1] Two people have been killed, and six areas put on high alert as uncontrolled wildfires spread across Greece, Report informs, citing BBC. Thousands of people have been ordered to leave their homes outside Athens as the blaze tore through houses, cars, and businesses. The firefighter was among the first two people killed by the… Continue reading Death toll rises as wildfires rage across Greece

Smoke from Siberian wildfires covers Mongolian capital

[ad_1] Smoke from massive wildfires raging in Russia’s Siberia has reached some parts of Mongolia, including the capital Ulaanbaatar, the country’s National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring said, Report informs via Xinhua. “In recent days, the capital city and some northern and central provinces of our country have been covered with white smoke, which… Continue reading Smoke from Siberian wildfires covers Mongolian capital

Wildfires continue in Turkey’s Muğla province

[ad_1] Wildfires are continuing in Turkey, Report‘s correspondent in Turkey says. Forests are currently burning in Menteşe, Çamlıbel, Yerküpü localities of Muğla province. The scale of the fire is expanding. At present, firefighters are carrying trying to extinguish the fire. A firefighter helicopter is operating at the scene. The forces of Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency… Continue reading Wildfires continue in Turkey’s Muğla province

Albania turns to EU for help in extinguishing wildfires

[ad_1] The head of Albanian General Directorate of Civil Emergencies, Haki Çako, stated today that the operations for extinguishing the flames which have spread rapidly in some areas of the country are continuing, Report informs, citing the Albanian Daily News. Çako noted that they have also contacted the center for responding to civil emergencies in… Continue reading Albania turns to EU for help in extinguishing wildfires

Number of active wildfires in Turkey drops to 5

[ad_1] More than 100 forest fires have been extinguished in Turkey in recent days, five fires in the resort provinces of Antalya and Mugla haven’t been taken under control so far, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry of the country Bekir Pakdemirli tweeted, Report informs. “From July 28 to August 1, 107 out of 112 forest… Continue reading Number of active wildfires in Turkey drops to 5

MP says Turkey wildfires to affect country’s tourism revenues

[ad_1] “Wildfires in Turkey are negatively affecting the country’s economy,” Milli Majlis member Vugar Bayramov said. Report informs that, according to him, fires are more often observed in tourist regions, which cannot but affect tourism revenues: “Turkey intends to receive 25 million tourists this year. The tourism sector, which went through a recession last year… Continue reading MP says Turkey wildfires to affect country’s tourism revenues

Regions affected by wildfires declared disaster areas in Turkey

[ad_1] The regions affected by wildfires have been declared disaster areas in Turkey, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. Report informs that, according to Erdogan, the list of such areas include Antalya’s Manavgat, Akseki, Alanya, Gundogmush and Gazipasha regions, Mugla’s Marmaris, Bodrum, Milas, Goycegiz and Seydikemer, Mersin’s Aydincik and Silifke, Osmaniyye’s Central and Kadirli, Adana’s Aladag,… Continue reading Regions affected by wildfires declared disaster areas in Turkey

Azerbaijani firefighters demonstrate devotion to fighting wildfires in Turkey

[ad_1] The first group of Azerbaijani firefighters sent to fraternal Turkey on behalf of the President of Azerbaijan to extinguish the raging forest fires in Turkey and prevent their spread, selflessly fulfills its mission. Report informs that Azerbaijani firefighters are currently trying to avert fires in the city of Marmaris, Mugla province. This region is… Continue reading Azerbaijani firefighters demonstrate devotion to fighting wildfires in Turkey