UK tourists in Turkey face a risk of “fines” or even a “prison sentence” as temperatures rise in a holiday hotspot. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has advised against all travel to Sirnak City and the Hakkary Province.
“FCDO advises against all travel to within 10km of the border with Syria due to fighting and a heightened risk of terrorism,” it said. British holidaymakers and tourists have also been warned about additional dangers in the region as the weather gets hotter.
A statement on the FCDO website reads: “Wildfires happen frequently in Turkey during summer. If there is a wildfire in your area, local authorities may tell you to leave your accommodation. Follow the directions of local authorities.
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“You could get a fine or prison sentence for lighting a fire of any kind or discarding cigarettes in risk areas such as woodland. Barbecues are…