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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Bryony Gooch

Wildfires force airport to close at popular holiday spot

  • wildfires are currently raging in İzmir, a coastal city in Turkey, causing significant disruption.
  • Adnan Menderes airport in İzmir was temporarily closed on Sunday, June 29, leading to numerous flight cancellations and diversions.
  • While flights are gradually resuming, severe delays persist, with some flights delayed by over 20 hours and others cancelled.
  • Mayor Dr. Cemil Tugay urged residents to be extremely careful, noting that strong winds exacerbated the fires and human negligence is often the cause.
  • The fires in Turkey occur as Europe faces its first major summer heatwave, with other countries like Greece and France also experiencing high fire risks.

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