5 dead, dozens hurt in Turkey wildfire

By Agence France-Presse

Jun 22, 2024 12:04 am

(UPDATE) ISTANBUL, Turkey — Five people died and dozens were hurt as a huge wildfire swept through several villages in the Kurdish southeastern Turkey overnight, the health minister said Friday.

Images posted on social media showed flames raging over a large area, lighting up the night sky as vast clouds of smoke billowing into the air.

Already have an active account? Log in here to continue reading.
Or
Subscribe to the Premium Subscription plan to access this subscriber-exclusive article.

Related Articles

Spanish royals to visit Valencia region

Israel denies drone strike on Gaza clinic

Iranian-American journalist detained in Iran

Japan V-22 Osprey fleet grounded after flight incident

Iran warns Israel, US of response to attacks

Harris lambasts Trump over threat to Cheney

Spain flood toll tops 200, hopes dim for missing