ISTANBUL, July 15 At least three people died as a result forest fire in the Turkish province of Izmir in the west of the country, reports TRT Haber TV channel.
«»Gendarmes rescued a woman and two children who were trapped in the area in the immediate vicinity of the fire. Three people died as a result of the fire,» the channel reports.
Strong winds contributed to the spread of the fire; several houses in the Delikliköy area were evacuated. The fire is being extinguished by two aircraft and four helicopters.