19.09.2025 23:51
Turkey is once again battling wildfires. After Alanya, a forest fire has also broken out in Aksu, Antalya. The flames, which teams are combating from the ground, have reached the Kral Yolu area. Due to the fire approaching the area where strawberry greenhouses are located and moving towards the sea, two hotels have been evacuated. Meanwhile, efforts to fight the flames continue in the Köyceğiz and Milas districts of Muğla, as well as in Elazığ.
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The forest fire that started in the evening hours in the inner parts of Kumköy Neighborhood, located in the Aksu district of Antalya, quickly grew due to the wind's effect.
FLAMES REACHED THE KING'S ROAD IN A SHORT TIME The flames quickly reached the King's Road area. It is reported that the flames are advancing towards the sea direction, and intensive work is being carried out in areas close to agricultural lands.
A LARGE NUMBER OF TEAMS ARE INTERVENING Upon notification, a large number of teams from the Forest Regional Directorate and the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality fire department were dispatched to the area. The fire is being intervened from the ground with water tankers, fire trucks, and construction machinery. It has been learned that reinforcement teams from surrounding districts have also been directed to the area.
THE FIRE APPROACHED THE GREENHOUSES Due to the fire approaching the area where strawberry greenhouses are located, teams prioritized the protection of agricultural lands. Authorities stated that the flames are far from residential areas and are advancing towards the sea direction.
2 HOTELS WERE EVACUATED It was reported that 2 hotels in the fire zone were evacuated as a precaution. An investigation has been initiated to determine the cause of the fire, and it was stated that teams are making intense efforts to bring the flames under control.
THE FIRE IN ALANYA ON ITS SECOND DAY Since last night, efforts have been made to combat the flames in Alanya district of Antalya. The fire started around 11:00 PM yesterday in the forested area between Alanya and Gazipaşa districts. Strong winds were effective in the region. The flames spread over a wide area in a short time.
FLAMES SPREAD TO HOUSES The flames advancing towards Aliefendi Neighborhood jumped to some houses. Upon citizens' notifications, the fire department and the Forest Management Directorate took action. Firefighting efforts were initiated with a large number of teams. Construction machinery was also deployed. Security measures in the region were increased.
PRECAUTIONARY ELECTRICITY CUT OFF Electricity was cut off as a precaution in neighborhoods approaching the fire. Evacuation efforts were initiated. The safety of citizens and animals was ensured to reach safe areas. By noon, the flames jumped to three more neighborhoods.
VILLAS ARE UNDER THREAT
The fire that spread to İspatlı Neighborhood also reached nearby İshaklı, Kargıcak, and Kocaoğlanlı neighborhoods. The fire, which intensified due to the wind, is being intervened from the air and ground. Citizens with houses in the area were evacuated to safe areas.
The headman of Kargıcak Neighborhood, Muammer Asiltürk, stated, "The fire is growing, putting residential areas at risk." The headman mentioned that around 50 villas in the neighborhood have been evacuated, expressing, "We hope it goes out as soon as possible."
SOME VEHICLES HAVE BURNED Recent photos from the area show that some vehicles have also burned. The teams continue their intervention to the flames from the air and ground.
ALANYA GOVERNOR ŞAHİN: THE FIRE'S ENERGY HAS DECREASED Antalya Governor Hulusi Şahin, who conducted inspections in the fire area, made a press statement together with AK Party Antalya Deputy Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu and AK Party Provincial Chairman Ali Çetin.
In his statement, Governor Şahin said, "Intervention is still ongoing with a large number of vehicles. 639 personnel are fighting the fire. 2 planes, 10 helicopters, and 201 ground vehicles are currently in action. We have received support not only from Antalya but also from regional cities. As of now, the wind has eased a bit, and with its help, we can say that the energy of the Alanya fire has decreased. If there is no new move, I will give you good news within a few hours," he said.
"200 HECTARES OF LAND HAVE BEEN DAMAGED" Şahin stated that investigations would be conducted individually regarding the causes of the fires, saying, "Currently, I see that approximately 200 hectares of land have been damaged. This year, we had a Gazipaşa fire of over 300 hectares. We are talking about a fire that has approached that area."
57 HOUSES EVACUATED, 1 WATER TANKER OVERTURNED Şahin noted that 57 houses have been evacuated due to the fires, stating, "In the Kırcami fire, one house was completely damaged, and two houses were partially damaged. Two businesses were also damaged. In the Alanya fire, two under-construction detached houses, one garden house, and one vehicle were damaged. There are also agricultural damages in other fires. We will assess all of these after the fires are extinguished. One of the Metropolitan Municipality's vehicles, a water tanker, was damaged, but there are no injuries," he said.
"OUR PRESIDENT IS FOLLOWING IT PERSONALLY" Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu stated, "Because the north wind is very strong. Interventions have started immediately. Of course, since aerial intervention could not be made at night, the fire spread a bit.
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But since early morning, 9 helicopters and 2 planes have been intervening. Currently, air support is approaching this side, with helicopters coming from Adana. However, since this morning, we have witnessed different fires in various places, especially in areas close to residential areas. Fires keep breaking out continuously. Our President is personally monitoring the situation. We also spoke on the phone with our Minister of Forestry," he said.
SIMILAR SCENES IN MUĞLA In the forest fire that broke out in the Köyceğiz district of Muğla, intervention to the flames continues from the air and ground, while 58 houses were evacuated as a precaution, and 173 people were relocated to safe areas.
The forest fire broke out around 00:30 in the Akköprü neighborhood of Köyceğiz for an undetermined reason. Those who saw the smoke rising from the area reported it to the 112 Emergency Call Center. Upon the notification, many teams from the Regional Directorate of Forestry were dispatched to the area. The flames reached the Pınar and Sazak neighborhoods, influenced by the wind.
According to initial determinations, 1 house and 2 barns were completely burned, and 10 small livestock died. A total of 58 houses in the Akköprü and Pınar neighborhoods affected by the fire were evacuated as a precaution, and 173 people along with 550 small livestock and 210 large livestock in the area were relocated.
Intervention to the flames continues with 5 planes, 3 helicopters from the air, and 28 water tankers, 9 fire trucks, 3 bulldozers, and 170 personnel from the ground.
INTERVENTION IN MILAS Intervention is being made to the forest fire that broke out in the Milas district of Muğla. The fire, which started by the roadside in the Kıyıkışlacık neighborhood, spread to the forested area due to strong winds. Upon notification, many fire trucks, construction machinery, forestry workers, and municipal fire brigade teams were dispatched to the area from the Muğla Regional Directorate of Forestry.
The teams worked throughout the night to control the flames spreading due to the wind. Some volunteers and local residents also supported the teams. A local resident who came to the area with a tractor tried to extinguish the flames on his own. The moment of intervention by those nearby was captured on camera.
The area affected by the fire was captured by a drone belonging to the Muğla Regional Directorate of Forestry. The footage shows the fire spreading over a wide area and the intense struggle of the teams. With the dawn, air vehicles also began to intervene in the flames. A total of 11 fire trucks, 5 water tankers, 3 helicopters, 2 planes, and 80 personnel from the Muğla Regional Directorate of Forestry intervened in the fire throughout the day. With the sunset, the air vehicles completed their missions.
FIRE AT 8 DIFFERENT LOCATIONS Muğla Governor İdris Akbıyık and General Director of Forestry Bekir Karacabey made statements regarding the ongoing forest fires in Köyceğiz and Milas districts. Providing information to the press at the Köyceğiz Fire Management Center, Governor Akbıyık stated that fires broke out at 8 different locations across the province during the night, saying, "The fires in Fethiye Çalıca, Menteşe Dağpınar, Datça Reşadiye, Muğla center Ortaköy, and Milas Güllük were quickly intervened and extinguished before they grew. The heroes of the forest fought valiantly throughout the night against the ongoing fires in Milas Akkovanlı, Milas Kıyıkışlacık, and Köyceğiz Akköprü, influenced by the strong winds," he said. Governor Akbıyık provided information about the intervention efforts, stating, "For the Milas Akkovanlı fire, intervention is ongoing from the ground with 30 fire trucks and water tankers, 25 vehicles, 8 construction machines, and 180 personnel, and from the air with 4 helicopters; for the Milas Kıyıkışlacık fire, intervention is ongoing from the ground with 19 fire trucks, 17 vehicles, 6 construction machines, and 125 personnel, and from the air with 2 planes and 3 helicopters; for the Köyceğiz Akköprü fire, intervention is ongoing from the ground with 56 fire trucks, 83 vehicles, 6 construction machines, and 270 personnel, and from the air with 10 planes and 12 helicopters, totaling 22 air vehicles," he said.
1 DAY BREAK IN EDUCATION AT 5 SCHOOLS Governor Akbıyık stated that 108 houses were evacuated in the Akköprü, Sazak, and Pınar neighborhoods located in the fire-affected area of Köyceğiz, and 357 people were relocated to a safe area, saying, "The evacuation of 765 small livestock and 260 large livestock has been completed. According to initial determinations, 1 house and 2 barns were affected by the fire, and 10 small livestock died. An investigation has been initiated regarding the cause of the fire. Our Provincial Disaster Center has started its duties under the Turkey Disaster Response Plan, chaired by our Deputy Governor Murat Sarı, and vehicle and personnel reinforcements have been made from neighboring provinces. Additionally, education has been suspended for 1 day in 5 schools in Köyceğiz and Milas today," he said.
"WE EXPECT THE WIND TO CALM DOWN" General Director of Forestry Bekir Karacabey stated that the changing direction of the wind at times makes it difficult for the teams to work, saying, "In addition to our 56 fire trucks in the field, we have directed 32 fire trucks from other regional directorates. We have a total of 88 fire trucks in the field. In addition, vehicles belonging to other public institutions and municipalities are also supporting the firefighting efforts. The rugged and hilly terrain restricts the movement of ground teams. We expect the wind to calm down from the evening hours, allowing for a more effective intervention," he said. Karacabey also stated that intervention continues for the fire threatening residential areas in Alanya, Antalya.
FIRE IN RURAL AREA IN ELAZIĞ Intervention continues for the rural area fire that broke out in Elazığ. The incident occurred in the Meşeli village area, which is connected to Elazığ center. According to the information obtained, the rural area fire that broke out for an undetermined reason spread to a wide area due to strong winds.
Upon notification, forest region, fire brigade, and gendarmerie teams were dispatched to the scene. The intervention of local residents and teams to the fire continues.
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