Along the sun-warmed shores of Antalya, where Turkey's tourism economy finds its heartbeat, wildfires have overtaken the landscape with a force visible from seventy kilometers away. The fires have driven both residents and visitors from resort areas, placing one of the Mediterranean world's most visited coastlines under emergency conditions. Hundreds of firefighters now stand between the flames and a region whose identity — and livelihood — is built on the promise of welcome and ease.
Massive forest fires force evacuations at Turkish resort province
Evacuations have been ordered near resorts in the affected areas, displacing tourists and residents.