Video shared on social media shows firefighting helicopters dropping water on fires burning in Turkey's Izmir province on Monday (June 30). Reuters was able to independently verify the location with outline of the buildings, terrain and road layout that matched file and satellite imagery of the area.

Izmir’s airport suspends flights, and authorities evacuate residents as strong winds fan blaze in the western province.

Strong winds fueled wildfires across Izmir, Turkey, forcing evacuation of over 50,000 residents and suspending airport operations. Fires spread rapidly, challenging firefighting efforts amid rising climate-related threats.