27.07.2025 13:45
In Karabük, a city where 72% of the area is covered by forests, the number of evacuated villages due to the forest fire that has been affecting the region for 5 days has risen to 19, while the number of evacuated neighborhoods has increased to 57. The affected forested areas were captured in aerial footage during the firefighting efforts conducted from both the air and the ground.
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The Karabük Governorship made a statement regarding the forest fires that have been ongoing in the city for 5 days. The statement indicated that a total of 928 households in 19 villages were evacuated for safety reasons.
In Karabük, where 72% of the land area is covered by forests, the teams are continuously intervening in the forest fire both from the air and the ground. The number of evacuees has reached 1,839. Additionally, 1,949 animals, including 1,717 large livestock and 232 small livestock, have been taken under protection in safe areas from the evacuated villages.
"58 STRUCTURES AFFECTED BY THE FIRE"
The Karabük Governorship made a statement regarding the forest fires that have been ongoing since July 23. The statement said:
"The forest fires that started on July 23 in Safranbolu Çavuşlar and Ovacık Kışla are being intervened with 363 vehicles and 1386 personnel, 21 helicopters, and 2 planes. 19 villages and 928 households have been evacuated as a precaution for safety reasons. 1,839 citizens have been taken to safe areas. 58 structures have been affected by the fire, and damage assessment studies are ongoing."
CAPTURED FROM THE AIR
On the other hand, the forested areas affected by the fire in Karabük were captured from the air. The extent of the areas turned to ash due to the fire was reflected in the images.
Source: AA, İHA, DHA
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