In several provinces of Turkey, the fight against forest fires that covered residential zones, agricultural lands and forests.
in Bursa, the fire broke out in the Gyursa region, between the Toki̇ residential complex and the Aglagan area in the Kestelier. Under the influence of strong winds, the fire spread quickly, as a result of which residents of the villages of Karahydyr, Igdir and Avdanjyk were evacuated. Fire extinguishing continues both from the air and from the ground. Another focus of the fire was recorded in the Yakuplary area in Orkhanels – there the fire managed to take control there, work continues to eliminate it.
The difficult situation is maintained in the Sivasls of the Province of Ushak, where the fire that began in the oak grove spread to the forest. Serious damage was recorded in the villages of Ketestlik and Eridzhi: residential buildings and outbuildings burned out, hundreds of people were evacuated.
In Mersino Forest, the Forest Fire covered the Chadyrla region in Silifke. Despite the fact that the fire managed to localize, houses and farms were injured in the settlements of Chadyrla and Bakhchemederes. Local residents report material losses.
in Kakhramanmarash continues the extinguishing of a fire that broke out in the forest in the Chamlybel region. Forces from neighboring provinces are involved in the elimination of fire.
Another hearth was recorded in the Duhzha Duhge area in the province of Dyyarbakyr, where the fire managed to extinguish after a multi -hour struggle. According to preliminary data, about 35 hectares of forest burned out.
The authorities say that the extinguishing continues around the clock when the AFAD coordination and the participation of all emergency services.