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ISTANBUL, Sept. 6 (Xinhua) -- A large fire broke out on Wednesday in a forest land in Turkey's southwestern province of Mugla, burning down at least 40 homes, prompting the evacuation of about 250 people, local media reported.
The private Dogan news agency said the fire was putting a total of 136 households at risk in Zeytinkoy neighborhood.
Up to now, about 30 homes have been evacuated, Dogan said, noting that fire brigades, 11 helicopters and four planes were joining the battle against the fire.
Pictures posted on social media showed some residents in the area being affected badly by the smoke.
