A forest fire is threatening homes and industrial areas in the western Turkish province of Izmir, according to local media and a witness contacted by AFP.<\/p>\n
The blaze broke out around 1:00 pm (1000 GMT) between the districts of Seferihisar and Menderes in southern Izmir province, spreading swiftly due to winds of up to 117 km\/h (75 miles), Governor Suleyman Elban said.<\/p>\n
Strong winds have grounded helicopters, leaving two water-bombing aircraft and a large ground crew battling the flames, the governor added.<\/p>\n
Five neighbourhoods in Seferihisar district have been evacuated as the fire approaches residential areas, the governor said.<\/p>\n
Residents in the village of Urkmez are felling trees to create firebreaks and protect their homes, a witness told AFP by phone.<\/p>\n
A separate blaze ignited at a landfill in Gaziemir, 13 kilometres from central Izmir, Turkey’s third largest city, has spread to nearby woodland and is threatening the Otokent industrial zone, home to several car dealerships.<\/p>\n
One dealership was seen ablaze in footage broadcast by Turkish channel NTV.<\/p>\n
Flights at Izmir airport were temporarily suspended, Turkish media reported.<\/p>\n
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