14.07.2025 17:11
A fire that broke out in the stubble and wooded area between Edirne's Havsa district quickly spread over a large area due to the influence of the wind. The dense smoke created by the flames reaching the D-100 highway reduced visibility, resulting in a chain traffic accident involving five vehicles.
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Stubble fires broke out in the villages of Oğulpaşa and Abalar, located in the Havsa district of Edirne, for an undetermined reason.
A LARGE NUMBER OF TEAMS WERE DISPATCHED
Upon notification, firefighting teams from the municipalities of Havsa and Edirne, as well as teams from the Forest Management Directorate, were dispatched to the area. A water cannon vehicle belonging to the Edirne Police Department is also supporting the extinguishing efforts in certain areas.
CITIZENS ALSO PROVIDED SUPPORT
An announcement was made from the mosque in Abalar village, calling on the villagers to contribute to the extinguishing efforts. Citizens also supported the firefighting efforts. The teams' intervention in the stubble fire in the area continues.
FLAMES REACHED THE HIGHWAY
Meanwhile, as the flames reached the D-100 highway in the direction of Edirne-Havsa, the road was closed to vehicle traffic in both directions.
SMOKE COVERED THE ROAD: 1 PERSON INJURED IN A COLLISION INVOLVING 5 VEHICLES
Due to the dense smoke that reduced visibility, a chain traffic accident involving 5 vehicles occurred in the area. In the accident, 1 person was injured, while 4 others were lightly injured and were checked in an ambulance as a precaution.
IT SPREAD TO THE OPPOSITE LANE
While security forces did not allow vehicle passage in the area, it was observed that the flames reached the roadside and spread to the opposite lane. The teams intervening in the fire experienced difficult moments due to the dense smoke.
INTERVENTION IN THE FLAMES CONTINUES
The teams' efforts to bring the fire under control are ongoing.
Source: AA / İHA
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