Turkey has been battling massive wildfires that had erupted in southern and southwestern coastal resort towns for over one week. The blazes have claimed eight lives. (Photos: Xinhua)

Smoke rises from wildfires near Marmaris, Mugla province, southwestern Turkey, on Aug. 5, 2021.

People look at the smoke from wildfires in Marmaris, Mugla province, southwestern Turkey, on Aug. 5, 2021.

Firefighters battle wildfires near Marmaris, Mugla province, southwestern Turkey, on Aug. 5, 2021.

Firefighters battle a wildfire in Marmaris, Mugla province, southwestern Turkey, on Aug. 5, 2021.

Firefighters battle a wildfire in Marmaris, Mugla province, southwestern Turkey, on Aug. 5, 2021.

Firefighters battle a wildfire in Marmaris, Mugla province, southwestern Turkey, on Aug. 5, 2021.

Smoke rises from a wildfire near Marmaris, Mugla province, southwestern Turkey, on Aug. 5, 2021.

Firefighters battle a wildfire in Marmaris, Mugla province, southwestern Turkey, on Aug. 5, 2021.

Firefighters battle a wildfire in Marmaris, Mugla province, southwestern Turkey, on Aug. 5, 2021.