The death toll from wildfires outside the northwestern Turkish city of Bursa has risen to four after two volunteer firefighters died.

Deadly wildfires engulfing parts of Turkey and Greece have forced thousands to evacuate, as much of the Mediterranean and Europe face what meteorologists are describing as an "exceptional," enduring heat wave.

Firefighters warn of a "difficult day" ahead, with temperatures are forecast to reach up to 44C (111.2F) on Sunday.

At least 10 firefighters have died fighting the fire on the outskirts of Bursa, and authorities have told nearly 2,000 people to leave their homes.

Bursa, in Turkey, has been surrounded by wildfires forcing almost 2,000 people to flee their homes, while a firefighter has died battling the blazes - which have been raging since late June

Mr Yumaklı said Turkey broken an all-time temperature record on Friday of 50.5C in the southeastern Sirnak. Information published by the country’s General Directorate of Meteorology suggested that temperatures would rise by another 10 degrees, starting Saturday. The highest temperatures for July were seen in 132 other locations.

New wildfires have broken out on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast and the government has declared two western provinces to be disaster zones.