Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Hundreds Evacuated as Wildfires Rage in Northwestern Turkey
Wildfires are burning in Canakkale, Turkey, and firefighters are working hard to put them out.
Strong winds are making it difficult.
Hundreds of people have had to leave their homes to be safe.
The airport, a major waterway called the Dardanelles Strait, and some roads are closed because of the fire.
Firefighters are using planes and helicopters to help.
Around 50 people needed medical help because of smoke, but no one is seriously hurt.
Wildfires are being fought in Canakkale, Turkey, fanned by strong winds.
Hundreds of residents have been evacuated as a precaution.
The city's airport, the Dardanelles Strait, and part of the highway have been shut down.
Firefighters are using airplanes, helicopters, and vehicles to fight the blazes.
Around 50 people were treated for smoke inhalation.
- Who
- Firefighters and residents
- What
- Wildfires are being fought.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Canakkale, Turkey
- Why
- Due to strong winds and high temperatures.
- Location
- Canakkale, Turkey
- Type
- Wildfires
- Evacuations
- Hundreds of residents
- Affected
- Airport, Dardanelles Strait, highway
- Injuries
- 50 treated for smoke inhalation
- Temperature
- 33 degrees Celsius
