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10 firefighters killed fighting wildfires in Turkey

10 firefighters killed fighting wildfires in Turkey
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Yesterday, 16:57

Ten firefighters have died and 14 others were injured while battling a forest fire in Turkey's central Eskisehir province.
It is reported that 24 firefighters were trapped in the fire when the wind suddenly changed direction and drove the flames towards them. The firefighters were immediately taken to hospital, but 10 of them died. It should be added that forest fires are still raging in five central and western provinces of Turkey.