Wildfire rescue drama in Antalya highlights regional risk; Adana Province sits in central Cilicia, an urban hub with 78% of residents in Adana city.
Wildfires in Turkey’s Antalya region have prompted mass evacuations, with several districts affected. Officials say the fires remain active and efforts to control the blazes continue as rescuers face challenging winds. A resident died after smoke exposure, and dozens have been hospitalized for burns and smoke inhalation. Firefighting aircraft and ground crews are deployed, and hundreds of residents have evacuated.