approached it. Images posted online by the mayor of Milas, Muhammet Tokat, showed the fire at the

MILAS, Turkey( Reuters)-A blaze threatening a coal-fired power plant in southwestern Turkey is under control, local authorities said on Wednesday, as firefighters battled coastal wildfires for an eighth day." The flames reached the wall of the power plant last night.... Firefighting planes from Spain and Croatia joined teams from Russia, Iran, Ukraine and Azerbaijan this week to battle blazes, after Turkey requested European support. Opposition parties criticised President Tayyip Erdogan and hi

He said late Wednesday that the plant was being evacuated.... Local reporters said the wildfires had also prompted the evacuation of the nearby seaside area of Oren. Turkey’s defense ministry said it was evacuating people by sea as the fires neared the plant.... TRT said flammable and explosive substances had been removed....

He said late Wednesday that the plant was being evacuated.... Local reporters said the wildfires had also prompted the evacuation of the nearby seaside area of Oren. Turkey’s defense ministry said it was evacuating people by sea as the fires neared the plant.... Three ministers were there to oversee developments....