 The Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has warned that if it turns out that the massive wildfires blaze on the southern Turkish coast was sparked by arson, he would do whatever it takes to punish the perpetrators. Now the death toll from the fires rose to six on Saturday, as two fire-fighting personnel died during efforts to control the blaze in Manavgarh. Broadcaster C. N. M. Turk said the thousands were evacuated from their homes. Satellite imagery showed smoke from the fires in Antalya and Mersin was extended to the island of Cyprus around 150 km away. Wildfires are common in southern Turkey in the hard summer months, but local authorities say the latest fires have covered a much bigger area. Fresh news updates