- wildfires are currently raging in İzmir, a coastal city in Turkey, causing significant disruption.
- Adnan Menderes airport in İzmir was temporarily closed on Sunday, June 29, leading to numerous flight cancellations and diversions.
- While flights are gradually resuming, severe delays persist, with some flights delayed by over 20 hours and others cancelled.
- Mayor Dr. Cemil Tugay urged residents to be extremely careful, noting that strong winds exacerbated the fires and human negligence is often the cause.
- The fires in Turkey occur as Europe faces its first major summer heatwave, with other countries like Greece and France also experiencing high fire risks.
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