Firefighting helicopters and water-bombing aircraft have been deployed across southwestern Turkey as fast-moving wildfires continue to burn through parts of Muğla and Antalya provinces.
Hundreds of firefighters are working around the clock in scorching temperatures to contain the blazes, which have spread rapidly through forests and rugged terrain under the influence of strong winds and dry conditions.
Authorities have evacuated several coastal villages as a precaution, while emergency crews work to prevent the flames from reaching nearby homes, hotels, and popular tourist areas along Turkey's Aegean and Mediterranean coastlines.
Dense smoke has covered parts of the region, reducing visibility and complicating firefighting operations from both the ground and the air.
Officials say additional personnel, aircraft, and emergency resources have been dispatched to reinforce local firefighting teams as the fires continue to threaten valuable pine forests and residential communities.
Turkey's disaster management agency has warned that extreme wildfire conditions are expected to persist across much of the country's southwest through the weekend, urging residents and visitors to remain alert and follow evacuation orders where necessary.
Authorities are continuing to monitor weather conditions closely, with high temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds expected to increase the risk of new outbreaks.
Emergency services remain on high alert as crews battle to bring the fires under control while protecting lives, property, and some of Turkey's most environmentally significant forested landscapes.
