Wildfires rage near Turkiye's tourist beaches

Turkish firefighters battled wildfires near the country's southern tourist beaches on Wednesday. The wildfires have forced the evacuation of hundreds of people, authorities said. Hundreds of firefighters went up against the biggest fire in Mugla province, with more than 20 planes and helicopters bombing water on the flames.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that some 90 fires had broken out on Wednesday in the country, with 81 brought under control.