A large blaze has broken out on the popular Turkish island of Marmara.
Two houses have been destroyed in the blaze which is said to be fast-moving on the island.
Some homes have been evacuated.
Suleyman Aksoy, the mayor of Marmara Adalar, said that the strong winds are making extinguishing efforts difficult.
He added: "When pine cones explode, it acts as a bomb, progressing metres and spreading fire.
"If the helicopter doesn't interfere, the fire will grow. Customers and citizens in some settlements are evacuated."
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He said the condition of barns and livestock located on the northern part of the island remains unknown, but reports had been received of livestock killed in the fire.
Mr Aksoy said that the fire was quickly headed toward residential areas and could not be prevented from reaching residences, reports the Daily Sabah.
Marmara is popular with Brit holidaymakers for hot weather and beaches.
