25.07.2025 15:56
Turkey is battling forest fires that have erupted across the country. While one fire in Antalya is extinguished, another one starts, and Karabük and Muğla have also succumbed to the flames. As teams continue their heroic efforts to put out the fires, İzmir and Bilecik have been declared disaster areas.
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Our lungs are burning all over the country. Teams in Antalya, Muğla, and Karabük are fighting valiantly against the flames.
2 PROVINCES DECLARED DISASTER AREA
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced that Bilecik and İzmir, which have been struggling with fires for days, have been declared "Disaster Area Affecting General Life." Minister Yerlikaya stated, "A total of 85 containers have been set up in 3 of our provinces: 56 in İzmir, 26 in Bilecik, and 3 in Sakarya. A total of 128 million 492 thousand 242 TL has been sent by AFAD to cover the damages caused by the fires."
27 PEOPLE ARRESTED
Yerlikaya also provided information about those who have been processed regarding the forest fires that occurred between May 1 and July 24. Accordingly, 25 people were arrested in connection with 184 forest fires that occurred in 34 provinces by the General Command of Gendarmerie; judicial control decisions were issued for 47 others. The General Directorate of Security arrested 2 people in connection with 56 forest fires; judicial control decisions were issued for 2 others.
THE DAMAGE IN 9 PROVINCES REVEALED THE MAGNITUDE OF THE FIRES
Yerlikaya stated that citizens living in residential areas where the fire danger has passed have been allowed to return, saying, "Due to the fires; 1,157 buildings and 1,458 independent sections were examined in 9 provinces, and it was determined that 311 residences, 16 workplaces, and 50 barns were destroyed or heavily damaged."
ONE FIRE IS EXTINGUISHING WHILE ANOTHER IS STARTING IN ANTALYA
A fire broke out for an undetermined reason in forested areas in Kurşunlu Neighborhood of Aksu district, Güzeloba Neighborhood of Muratpaşa district, and Güzelyalı Neighborhood of Manavgat district in Antalya. As the flames reached residential areas, many houses were evacuated with announcements made by police teams. The fires in the 3 districts were brought under control with the intervention of the teams.
FIRES CONTINUE IN 2 DISTRICTS
After the fires in Aksu, Muratpaşa, and Manavgat were brought under control, new forest fires broke out near the ancient city of Perge in Aksu district and in Doğanca Neighborhood of Gazipaşa. Teams dispatched to the scene are continuing to intervene in the flames. Antalya Governor Hulusi Şahin also arrived at the scene to monitor the extinguishing efforts.
1 PERSON IN CUSTODY
Governor Şahin announced that 1 person has been taken into custody regarding the fire extinguished in Güzeloba Neighborhood of Muratpaşa district.
KARABÜK SURRENDERED TO THE FLAMES
The fires that started on Wednesday in Safranbolu and Ovacık districts of Karabük continue on their 3rd day. Karabük Governor Mustafa Yavuz, who is monitoring the work in the region, announced that 363 vehicles and 1,386 personnel are involved in the fire extinguishing efforts. In the fires that have been ongoing for days in Karabük, one of the 14 evacuated villages was damaged, and 1,006 citizens from 613 households were evacuated. Additionally, 5 personnel were affected by smoke during the firefighting efforts. After treatment in the hospital, the 5 personnel returned to their duties.
"DON'T LEAVE KARABÜK ALONE, EVERY PART IS BURNING"
CHP Deputy Cevdet Akay made a call for support regarding the fires, stating, "Don't leave Karabük alone. Public institutions and organizations are working here, but it's not enough; more support forces are needed. Every part of Karabük is burning. We warn the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry and the government. Support forces are needed here. The fire continues in every region with the wind."
MAYOR EVACUATED CITIZENS IN A VILLAGE SURROUNDED BY FLAMES
Karabük Mayor Özkan Çetinkaya entered the flames surrounding the village to assist in the evacuation of citizens. Çetinkaya convinced a woman who did not want to leave her home in Davutlar village by promising, "Leave this place, we will make a better one for you."
FIRE IN AGRICULTURAL AREA IN MUĞLA
A fire broke out for an undetermined reason in the agricultural area in Eskihisar Neighborhood of Yatağan district in Muğla. Upon notification, air and ground vehicles belonging to the Muğla Forest Regional Directorate were dispatched to the area. Teams are working to bring the fire under control in an area close to the Yatağan-Milas highway.
FIRE IN BİLECİK UNDER CONTROL AFTER 5 DAYS
The fire that started 5 days ago in Geyve district of Sakarya rapidly spread to Osmaneli district of Bilecik due to the wind. Precautionary evacuations were made in Kazancı, Büyükyenice, Kızılöz, and Selçik villages in the district, while 3 vineyard houses were burned down.
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The fire has been brought under control thanks to the efforts of the teams.
THE FIRE IN IZMIR HAS ALSO BEEN BROUGHT UNDER CONTROL
In the forested area near Gökdere Neighborhood in the Buca district of İzmir, a fire broke out for an undetermined reason. To extinguish the fire, 4 planes, 5 helicopters, 15 fire trucks, 7 water supply vehicles, and 4 bulldozers from the İzmir Regional Directorate of Forestry were dispatched to the area along with firefighting teams. The fire was brought under control with the intervention of the teams from the air and ground. The teams' work in the area is ongoing.