Forest fire in 3 districts in Izmir! 1 neighborhood evacuated, road closed to traffic.

The fire that broke out in the forested area in the Menderes district of Izmir is being intervened by air and land.

A fire broke out in the forested area in the Karacadağ location for an unknown reason. Upon notification, 5 planes, 13 helicopters, 35 fire trucks, 7 water supply vehicles, and 4 bulldozers from the Izmir Regional Directorate of Forestry were dispatched to the region. The Regional Directorate of Forestry reported that the fire started at 12:53 and the first intervention was carried out at 13:05. The teams are trying to bring the fire under control through air and land intervention.

MSB DISPATCHED 5 HELICOPTERS

The Ministry of National Defense (MSB) sent 5 military helicopters as part of the firefighting efforts. In a statement made on the ministry's social media account, it was stated that "3 Cougar-type helicopters and 2 CH-47-type helicopters belonging to the Turkish Armed Forces were dispatched to support the ongoing firefighting efforts in Izmir."

SOME GREENHOUSES DAMAGED

Due to the fire, some houses in the forested area resembling hobby gardens were evacuated. Gendarmerie teams sounded sirens in the area where the houses were located and asked the citizens to leave the area. Some citizens with houses in the area took precautions against the fire by spraying water on their roofs, vehicles, and lands. Some greenhouses were damaged due to the flames.

The Mayor of Menderes, Ilkay Çiçek, stated in a written statement: "The intervention of the municipal teams and the fire brigade, with the support of the Regional Directorate of Forestry, continues against the fire that broke out in the Değirmendere, Çamönü, and Ataköy neighborhoods in the afternoon. Hopefully, this disaster will end as soon as possible. Get well soon to all our fellow citizens."

Here are some photos from the region;