Two villages are being evacuated due to a fire in agricultural land in Ezine district of Çanakkale. A fire broke out in the agricultural land in Yeniköy village for unknown reasons. Upon the notification of the fire, which could be seen from Bozcaada, firefighting teams from Çanakkale Forest Regional Directorate, Ezine Municipality, and Geyikli Municipality were dispatched to the area. 2 VILLAGES ARE BEING EVACUATEDDue to the fire spreading rapidly over a large area, Yeniköy and Üvecik villages, which include summer houses and sheepfolds, are being evacuated as a precautionary measure. The extinguishing operation, supported by helicopters and planes in the region where the wind is strong, is still ongoing.
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