Three dead as wildfire in south Turkey rages on

Three people were found dead as a forest fire burned for a second day in southern Turkey yesterday, the country's AFAD disaster agency and the agriculture minister said. 

Efforts to rescue others and extinguish the blaze continued after more than 100 people were evacuated, required medical treatment or suffered property damage.

Television footage showed burnt buildings and people fleeing across fields as firefighters backed by helicopters battled blazes that were in some cases near tourist destinations.

Hot weather and strong winds caused fires to spread around the town of Manavgat, 75 km (45 miles) east of the resort city of Antalya, and nearby villages.