Turkey's efforts to extinguish forest fires continues in country's south

MERSIN, TURKEY - AUGUST 02: Turkey continues its tireless efforts to contain forest fires in the Silifke and Aydincik districts of the country's southern provinces of Mersin. A total of 122 wildfires out of 129 across Turkey's 35 provinces have been brought under control, the country's communications director Fahrettin Altun said on Monday. Blazes broke out in at least 35 provinces, including several on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast, killing at least eight people. As many as 271 other people have been affected, according to the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). Turkish authorities are maintaining tireless efforts to extinguish the fires through both aerial and ground operations. Firefighters are at work along with locals and volunteers. (Footage by Salim Tas /Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)