Drone footage shows extent of huge Turkish wildfires
Over 1,000 personnel, supported by 11 planes and 27 helicopters, were deployed.
Three people were hospitalised with smoke inhalation but have since been discharged.
The precise extent of the area affected by the fires has not been determined.
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