The bird that landed on the high voltage line caused a fire.

The bird that landed on the high voltage line caused a fire.

30.07.2025 00:25

A fire caused by a bird that was electrocuted on a high voltage line in Sinop was extinguished before it reached the forested area. The fire damaged the fields in the region.

The fire that broke out due to a bird landing on a high voltage line in Sinop was extinguished just meters away from the forested area; the field in the region was damaged.

The fire that broke out in the grassy area of Uzungürgen village from Sinop caused alarm. The flames spread rapidly, influenced by the wind, unsettling the villagers. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene following a report made by citizens to the 112 Emergency Call Center. Thanks to the timely intervention of the teams, the fire was extinguished before it reached the forest.

THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS SURPRISING

According to the information obtained, the fire started when a bird landed on a high voltage line and fell to the ground after burning. There were no injuries in the fire, but the field in the area was damaged. An investigation has been initiated regarding the incident.

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