Forest fire in Izmir! The site, where the flames are approaching, has been evacuated.

The fire, which started in the forested area of Dikili district in Izmir and approached residential areas, is being intervened by air and land.

A fire broke out in the forested area in Candarli Neighborhood for an unknown reason. Upon notification, 4 planes, 5 helicopters, 11 fire trucks, 5 water supply vehicles, 3 bulldozers, and 2 ground teams from Izmir Forest Regional Directorate were dispatched to the scene.

Due to the spreading fire with the effect of the wind, Mavikent Site, where the flames approached, was evacuated. Candarli-Denizkoy road was also closed to traffic due to the fire.

Here are the images from the region;