A wildfire spread across parts of Turkey, prompting evacuations in the Izmir region. The blaze erupted near Gaziemir on June 29, rapidly spreading due to high winds and threatening nearby residential and industrial areas.

A new wildfire has erupted in Greece prompting evacuations, while firefighters in Turkey pressed ahead with efforts to contain a deadly blaze west of the country.

Turkey has been battling wildfires since June 26; major factors are soaring temperatures, strong winds, and low humidity