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Western Turkey Battles Massive Wildfires, Thousands Evacuated

Western Turkey is facing a severe wildfire crisis that has led to the evacuation of nearly 4,000 residents, according to the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). The wildfires have ravaged large areas, prompting emergency response efforts in the resort city of Izmir on the Aegean coast. Efforts to combat the blaze were hampered by strong winds, but on Saturday,…