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Volunteer firefighter dies in Turkey while tackling wildfire, 8 people injured

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The Associated Press. (2026, September 9). Volunteer firefighter dies in Turkey while tackling wildfire, 8 people injured. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/europe/volunteer-firefighter-dies-in-turkey-while-tackling-wildfire-8-people-injured/article_cb2e611d-c80b-58c8-974e-97419d5f17ea.html

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A volunteer firefighter died in Turkey on Wednesday while fighting a large wildfire in the Antalya province. 8 people were injured in the fire, although no information is provided about their conditions. The fire, which started on Monday, spread quickly due to strong winds, forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate their homes.

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A volunteer firefighter died in Turkey on Wednesday, September 9, after helping local emergency services tackle a large wildfire in the Mediterranean coastal province of Antalya. The fire broke out on Monday in the Aksu district and quickly spread into neighboring Kepez, forcing hundreds of residents from their homes. In addition to the volunteer firefighter's death, 8 people were injured. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the wildfire. Firefighters are also battling separate wildfires in other districts, including Kumluca, Bozyazi, Aksu, and Kozan, with efforts to fully extinguish them continuing.

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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A volunteer firefighter died on Wednesday in Turkey after helping local emergency services tackle a large wildfire in the Mediterranean coastal province of Antalya, an official said. asserted

official → die → Antalya

The fire broke out on Monday in Antalya’s Aksu district and, fanned by strong winds, quickly spread into the neighboring Kepez district, forcing hundreds of residents from their homes. asserted

fire → break → homes

The cause of the wildfire is not known. asserted

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Volunteer firefighter dies in Turkey while tackling wildfire, 8 people injured

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