At least four people have been killed in a wildfire in Turkey

At least four people have been killed in a wildfire in Turkey

The forest behind Turkey's popular resort town of Marmaris glowed a frightening red on Friday (July 30).

Firefighters backed by planes from Russia, Ukraine and Azerbaijan battled the blaze for a third day, forcing dozens of villages and some hotels to evacuate.

There have been more than 70 wildfires this week in Turkey's Aegean and Mediterranean beaches and inland provinces.

President Tayyip Erdogan said 14 were still burning, but efforts to contain the fire were "moving in a positive direction."

In some areas, people are forced to flee their homes, and wildlife is at risk.

Firefighters have rescued a cat suffering from heat burns in a fire that killed three people on Thursday.

Another person was found dead Thursday in the Marmaris area, about 180 miles west of the wedding.

As of Friday, the fire continued there, but officials say residential areas were not in danger.

Turkish officials have promised to hold anyone responsible for starting the fire.