A forest fire in Trkiye’s western coastal province of Izmir, fanned by strong winds, is near residential areas, forcing some people to be evacuated, the local governor said on Friday, as firefighters also tried to contain other wildfires in the north, APA reports citing Turkish media.

The fire in Izmir started late on Thursday in the Karsiyaka district for unknown reasons, as firefighters already worked to contain three separate fires in northwestern Trkiye.

Izmir Governor Suleyman Elban said the fire in Karsiyaka continued between four and five different areas despite efforts to contain it using planes, helicopters, and other vehicles, adding that a village had been evacuated.

Source: Azeri-Press news agency