6 hours agoTurkey, tourists rocked by fires in Bodrum are being evacuated
Periskopi(5 years ago)
(5 years ago)Tourists have been evacuated from the coasts of southern Turkey, where flames are now threatening hotels and dwellings. Operations are being directed by coastal security units, while authorities have called on private ships and yachts to help with evacuation efforts. In the town of Bodrum so far 3 hotels with 5 stars [...]
Operations are being directed by coastal security units, while authorities have called on private ships and yachts to help with evacuation efforts.
Three five-star hotels have been evacuated in the town of Bodrum so far. Fires that follow since Wednesday so far have caused six deaths.
Two deaths were reported on Saturday. They were among the thousands who were fighting fires at the resort and villages of the Mediterranean Turkish and Aegean areas.
Officials say 10 hotbeds have been placed under control so far.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited the area on Saturday, inspecting helicopter injuries.
Speaking from the town of Manavga, Erdogan announced that the Turkish government would cover the rents for people affected by fires and rebuild their homes.
