In Turkiye's Eskisehir province, at least 10 firefighters and rescue workers were killed while battling a wildfire that trapped 24 of them. Five forestry workers and five rescuers lost their lives when they became engulfed by flames, according to authorities. Fourteen other firefighters sustained injuries and were hospitalized. The extreme heat and unpredictable winds have exacerbated the wildfire's spread, leading to the evacuation of several villages. Turkish officials have urged citizens to remain vigilant due to the forecast of extraordinary temperatures and dangerous wind conditions.
Local media report that 24 firefighters and rescuers were trapped by the wildfire, leading to at least 10 fatalities among firefighting personnel.
Five forestry workers and five rescuers lost their lives when they attempted to tackle the blaze that engulfed the trapped firefighters.
The group of firefighters swiftly transported to the hospital suffered from sudden fire engulfment due to changing winds.
Turkish Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Ibrahim Yumakli warned of extreme conditions including high temperatures and unpredictable winds affecting ongoing firefighting efforts.
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