Turkey is surrounded by flames! The whole country is a fire zone.

24.07.2025 20:58

Turkey is struggling with forest fires. Following the heartbreaking news from Eskişehir yesterday, today reports of fires have come in from many parts of the country. A forest fire broke out in the Gaziemir district of Izmir, while the fires in Yalova and Bartın were extinguished with the intervention of teams. The fire in Karabük is still ongoing, and the images coming from the fire-affected areas are heartbreaking.

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New forest fires have been added today to the increasing number of forest fires in recent weeks. A forest fire broke out in the Gaziemir district of İzmir, while the fires in Yalova and Bartın were extinguished with the intervention of teams.

While Turkey mourns its martyrs who lost their lives while intervening in a forest fire in Eskişehir; news of forest fires continues to come from many parts of the country.

ALARMING FIRE IN İZMİR

A fire broke out in the forest in the Sarnıç neighborhood of Gaziemir, İzmir, around 4:30 PM. Upon notification, teams from the İzmir Forest Regional Directorate were dispatched to the area. Work was initiated from the air and ground to extinguish the flames.

FIRE IN YALOVA UNDER CONTROL

A forest fire also broke out in the Erikli Waterfall area of Çınarcık district in Yalova. Upon noticing the smoke, citizens reported it, and a total of 9 vehicles, 48 personnel, and 15 volunteers from AFAD, Forest Fire Brigade, Çınarcık Fire Brigade, Teşvikiye Municipality, and gendarmerie teams were dispatched to the area.

Thanks to the coordinated efforts of the teams, the flames were brought under control and extinguished in a short time. Cooling efforts were initiated in the area after the fire. An investigation has been launched regarding the cause of the fire.

FLAMES RISE FROM BARTIN

Another location of the forest fires was the Kozcağız town of Bartın. Upon notification, water tankers and fire-fighting helicopters from the Forest Regional Directorate were dispatched to the area. With the intervention of the teams, the fire was extinguished before it could grow around 4:00 PM.

FIRE ALSO BROKE OUT IN KARABÜK

The struggle against the fire that broke out near the Burunsuz village on the Karabük-Ankara highway continues. Upon notifications, fire-fighting helicopters, numerous fire trucks, and water tankers from the Forest Regional Directorate were dispatched to the fire areas.

Due to the fire, 10 villages in the center, Safranbolu, and Ovacık districts were evacuated as a precaution. Some of the evacuated villages suffered damage due to flames spreading. Fire-fighting efforts supported by helicopters during the day continued on the ground throughout the night.

THE IMAGES ARE GRIM

Meanwhile, the images coming from the fire areas revealed the extent of the fires.