15.07.2025 17:50
Turkey's lungs are burning. Fires in Tekirdağ, Manisa, and Çanakkale are being fought from the air and on the ground. The fire that started in the Şarköy district of Tekirdağ spread to forested areas due to the wind and reached residential areas. A neighborhood was evacuated due to the flames spreading to some houses. In Çanakkale, two villages have also begun to be evacuated as a precaution.
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Fire news continues to come from all over the country, Turkey's lungs are burning. Teams are intervening from the air and land to the fires that broke out in Tekirdağ, Manisa, and Çanakkale.
FIRE IN TEKİRDAĞ SPREADS TO THE FOREST
The stubble fire that started in the Kaytan area of İstiklal Neighborhood in Şarköy district of Tekirdağ quickly grew and spread to the forested area due to the wind's effect. Upon citizens' notification, Forest Management, fire brigade, and gendarmerie teams were directed to the area. The fire is being fought with 2 planes and 4 helicopters, as well as water tankers and construction machinery.
A NEIGHBORHOOD AFFECTED BY THE FLAMES HAS BEEN EVACUATED
Meanwhile, the flames spread to some houses in Şenköy Neighborhood. The residential areas in Şenköy Neighborhood have been evacuated. Citizens are trying to move their livestock away from the residential areas. Şarköy District Governor Ahmet Naci Helvacı and Şarköy Mayor Alpay Var came to the area to monitor the efforts.
FOREST FIRE IN TWO SEPARATE AREAS IN MANİSA
One of the forest fires that broke out in two separate areas in the Saruhanlı district of Manisa has been brought under control, while efforts continue for the other. In a statement from the governorship, it was noted that the fire in the forested area of Apak Neighborhood was quickly brought under control by the teams' air and ground intervention.
For the forest fire that broke out in Seyitoba Neighborhood, intervention has begun with 5 planes, 13 helicopters, 32 water tankers, 2 fire trucks, 15 water tankers, and 7 construction machines. The teams continue to work in the fire area.
FLAMES HAVE RISEN IN ÇANAKKALE
A fire broke out for an unknown reason in the forested area of Naldöken village in Ayvacık district of Çanakkale. Upon notification, air and ground teams from the Forest Regional Directorate were dispatched to the area. The forest teams are continuing their intervention against the fire, which is advancing due to the wind.
Due to the fire, some houses, roofs, and barns in Naldöken village were affected by the flames. The flames advanced towards Tuzla village, which also includes a geothermal power plant, due to the wind's effect.
EVACUATION PROCEDURES HAVE BEEN INITIATED IN TWO VILLAGES AS A PRECAUTION
In a statement from the Çanakkale Governorship, it was stated that a fire occurred in the Naldöken village area of Ayvacık at around 15:02. It was reported that the fire was being extinguished intensively from the air with 2 planes and 3 helicopters, and from the ground with 15 water tankers, 4 water supply vehicles, 16 fire trucks, 3 first response vehicles, 5 bulldozers, 5 trailers, 11 external support units, and 130 personnel. The statement included, "As a precaution, evacuation procedures have begun in the risk areas of Tuzla and Naldöken villages to ensure the safety of our citizens. All our teams are continuously working in the field to bring the fire under control."
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