MANAVGAT – The death toll from wildfires on Turkey’s southern coast has risen to four and firefighters were battling blazes for a third day on Friday.
Firefighters on the ground and in helicopters were fighting a blaze that killed three people here. One person was found dead on Thursday in Mugla’s Marmaris.
More than 60 wildfires have broken out across 17 provinces on Turkey’s Aegean and Mediterranean coasts this week, officials reported.
The forestry minister said fires raged on in six provinces. Authorities have promised to bring to account anyone found responsible for starting them.(Reuters)
