04.07.2025 00:03
A forest fire that broke out in the Kaynaklar area of the Buca district in İzmir is rapidly growing due to the wind, threatening residential areas. While teams are carrying out evacuation operations, citizens are also fighting to protect their homes. Some residents attempted to prevent the spread of the flames by watering their houses with hoses.
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A forest fire that started around 15:50 in the Kaynaklar area of Buca district in İzmir quickly grew and spread over a wide area due to the wind's effect.
CITIZENS TRIED TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS BY WATERING THEIR HOUSES WITH HOSES
The fire progressed from Zafer Neighborhood to Yıldızlar Neighborhood. As the fire threatened residential areas, teams carried out evacuation procedures while citizens tried to prevent the flames from spreading by watering their houses with hoses.
FLAMES ADVANCED TOWARDS THE İZMİR-AYDIN HIGHWAY
Three planes, three helicopters, and numerous fire trucks have been dispatched to the area, and the fire is being fought both from the air and the ground. However, it has been reported that the fire continues to advance towards the İzmir-Aydın Highway and Kısık Industrial Site due to the wind's effect.
CALL TO CITIZENS
While the firefighting efforts carried out by the teams are ongoing without interruption, officials urged citizens to be cautious and to heed warnings.
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