Villages in Turkey evacuated as wildfire rages

Firefighters battled a forest fire in the northwestern Turkish province of Canakkale on Wednesday as it spread for a second day because of high temperatures and strong wind. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► Helicopters and planes dropped water onto flames, as plumes of smoke filled the sky. Authorities said more than 1,200 people from nine villages were moved to safety, with 48 people needing medical treatment. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube:  The Guardian ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Sport ► Guardian Live ► #TurkeyWildfires #Environment #ExtremeWeather