03.07.2025 11:34
A forest fire that broke out in the Çeşme district of İzmir grew due to the wind, while singer Yaşar İpek found himself in the midst of the flames. Ipek's words, "I was burning, I was literally burning," shared during his moments of panic on social media, became a hot topic.
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The forest fires that broke out in the popular tourist centers of Çeşme and Ödemiş in İzmir could not be brought under control despite the intense intervention of the teams. Especially the fire in Çeşme district spread rapidly due to the wind, causing difficult moments for vacationers and local residents in the area. The fire started in agricultural lands and spread to forested areas, leading to the evacuation of three neighborhoods as a precaution.
INTERVENTION TO THE FIRE CONTINUES FROM AIR AND LAND
Efforts to intervene in the fire in Çeşme are ongoing without interruption. In the firefighting efforts, 2 planes and 6 helicopters are involved, while many ground teams are also working intensively in the area. The fact that the Alaçatı toll booths are also within the fire line has caused disruptions in road transportation.
YAŞAR İPEK'S TERROR-FILLED MOMENTS ON CAMERA
One of the names caught in the middle of the fire was singer Yaşar İpek. While driving, İpek found himself surrounded by smoke and flames, capturing those moments on his mobile phone and sharing them on his social media account. Expressing the horror he experienced with the words "I was burning, I was literally burning," İpek's video quickly became a trending topic.
The artist's post revealed the extent of the fire, while many of his followers sent their best wishes to İpek. The images showing the flames coming very close were shared thousands of times on social media.
EVACUATIONS AND PRECAUTIONS CONTINUE
As citizens are evacuated from the neighborhoods threatened by the fire, the İzmir Governorship and AFAD teams are closely monitoring developments in the area. Authorities state that if the wind continues to be effective, it may take time to bring the fire under control.
Residents in the area are urged to follow the guidance of the authorities, and it has been reported that firefighting teams will continue their efforts throughout the night.
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