A wildfire in southwestern Turkey was largely contained on Wednesday, Forestry Minister Vahit Kirisci said, after scenes of burning woodland reminded Turks of blazes last year that devastated tens of thousands of hectares across the region.
Aerial footage from forestry authorities earlier showed smoke billowing as fire spread through a forest in the sparsely populated area, fanned by strong winds.
"Our hope is that this issue is concluded today. We can cautiously say that the fire has largely been brought under control," he said, speaking in the area of Bordubet where the fire broke out near the Aegean coastal resort of Marmaris.Broadcaster CNN Turk said 30 houses were evacuated in the area overnight as a precaution.
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