Bad news out of Turkey as at least 10 Firefighters were killed today and many others were injured while fighting a wildfire in northwestern (Ankara) Turkey.
The 5 forestry Firefighters and 5 members of the AKUT rescue organization ( https://www.akut.org.tr/en ) died in the Line of Duty while trying to put out the wildfire raging through an area of Eskisehir province. At least 14 other rescuers and forestry workers have been injured. Reports are that the wind suddenly changed direction, causing the fire to shift rapidly and surround the members.
HERE IS VIDEO of the conditions before today’s tragic event.
Turkey has been battling wildfires since June 26. An elderly man and 2 Firefighters were killed in a wildfire that raged near the town of Odemis, in Izmir province, earlier this month.
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