Forest fires in Antalya: Extinguishing efforts continue in Aksu and Kumluca
Antalya Governor Ersin Yazıcı's (mentioned as Şahin in the text) investigations in fire zones and current situation statement
Quick Look
- Forest fires that started in Aksu and Kumluca districts of Antalya continue.
- Governor Şahin evaluated the damage caused by the fires to settlements and the extinguishing efforts carried out by air and land.
- Antalya-Isparta highway was closed as a precaution.
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Why It Matters
Forest fires occurred in Aksu and Kumluca districts of Antalya. Fires threatened settlements and agricultural areas.
Şahin made inspections in the areas where fire broke out.
Making a statement to journalists in the garden of Yeşilkaraman Gendarmerie Station in Aksu district, Şahin said that extinguishing efforts are continuing in the fire that started last night in Yeşilkaraman District of Aksu district.
Stating that the fire accelerated again a few hours ago due to the influence of the wind, Şahin said, "By breaking the sets built by our forestry organization in several places, it spread into both our Karaöz and Yeşilkaraman neighborhoods and threatened the houses, greenhouses and animal barns there. Our friends made an intense effort and saved the other houses, except for a few houses that were damaged in the first place." he said.
About 10 houses were damaged in Kumluca
Şahin recalled that a large fire started at noon in Kumluca district and noted that the fire continued but its energy was reduced.
Explaining that extinguishing efforts are continuing in the fire in Kumluca, Şahin said:
"It damaged about 10 houses, but it does not threaten the settlements as of now. The fight continues from the air and land. We are in constant contact with our Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Internal Affairs, and our Minister of Internal Affairs. Our teams continue to work both by air and land. The sensitive thing here was that it also threatened the gendarmerie station. With the precautions taken by our friends, we saved both the police station and most of the other buildings. There is some damage. I also saw a few perished animals. After the fire ended, they made damage and damage assessments. We will."
Stating that the wind has decreased somewhat, Şahin stated that the intervention will continue from the air until dark and from the land after dark.
Stating that both fires are continuing, but they have greatly reduced the extent of threatening settlements, Şahin said, "The fire that broke out yesterday at around 16.20 in Karaöz in our Aksu district continues. It has exceeded 24 hours. It continues in the neighborhoods of our Aksu district. Also, a fire broke out in Kumluca today at around 14.00. It is also continuing, but we have greatly reduced its power and energy." he said.
Şahin said that if fires threaten residential areas, they evacuate nearby houses, but when the threat disappears, citizens return to their homes.
On the other hand, the Antalya-Isparta highway was closed to transportation as a precaution due to the fire.
Open Questions
- What is the exact cause of fires?
- When will total damage assessment studies be completed?
