Ankara (AFP) Aug 16, 2024

Turkish authorities evacuated scores of buildings in the Aegean resort of Izmir on Friday as a forest fire touched residential districts of the city.

Authorities said 16 buildings had been damaged by fire, while Agriculture Minister Ibrahim Yumakli said at least 87 houses and 44 businesses and offices were ordered emptied because of the looming flames.

A refuge for stray dogs was among b
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