A massive wildfire near Turkeyā€™s northwestern city of CanakkaleĀ has sent thick smoke clouds billowing over nearby residential areas, creating a terrifying scene caught on video. The Dardanelles Strait, a crucial waterway connecting Europe and Asia, has been temporarily closed to maritime traffic to allow firefighting aircraft safe access to water. Although minor flame encroachment occurred in a residential garden, authorities confirmed no immediate threat to Ƈanakkaleā€™s city centre.Ā  Firefighting efforts continue intensively both from the air and on the ground. The cause of the wildfire is still under investigation.Ā Turkey Fire: 76 Killed, Over 50 Injured As Fire Breaks Out in Kartalkaya Ski Resort in Northwestern Turkey.

Turkey Wildfire Engulfs Homes Near Canakkale

Intense Smoke from Canakkale Fire Caught on Video

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