OREANDA-NEWS This fiery glow can be seen from tens of kilometers away. Contrary to official reports from Ankara, forests on Turkey's Mediterranean coast continue to burn although hundreds of rescuers and dozens of aircraft were thrown to fight them. There is panic on the city streets: trees, houses, cars are on fire. People, without waiting for a mass evacuation, try to leave dangerous areas as soon as possible.

A fire broke out on the outskirts of the city of Manavgat. A few hours later, the forty-degree heat and strong wind turned the famous resort into a natural disaster zone.

Local authorities have already reported at least about 50 casualties. In a hurry, it was necessary to evacuate residents of several blocks on the outskirts and take out the patients of the city hospital.

Almost all the calculations of the province of Antalya are concentrated in Manavgat. Airplanes dump water on blazing houses and immediately go to refill the cisterns. Directly into the sea, in front of tourists.

The Antalya authorities demand to introduce a state of emergency in the province - obviously, they cannot cope with the fires on their own. In addition, new foci are constantly appearing, moreover, in different places. And many are already talking about deliberate arson.