Forest Fire in Bursa Büyükorhan: Air and Land Response Continues

A large number of teams were dispatched to the region following the forest fire that broke out in the Mazlumlar area of ​​Piribeyler District of Büyükorhan district.

While the fire was intervened with 3 vehicles belonging to Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Fire Department and 2 water tankers belonging to BUSKİ General Directorate, 2 helicopters and 7 water tankers affiliated with Bursa Regional Directorate of Forestry were also involved in extinguishing efforts.

While water tankers and water supply vehicles from Balıkesir Regional Directorate of Forestry were directed to the region to support the fight against the fire, 2 fire extinguishing planes taking off from Balıkesir and Çanakkale are also participating in the work.

PRECAUTIONS WERE INCREASED IN THE AREA WHERE THE HOUSES ARE LOCATED

Teams are taking precautions in the area to prevent the flames from spreading to the houses near the fire. While the teams are intensifying their work in case the fire progresses to residential areas, the situation in the region is being closely monitored.

On the other hand, it was reported that coordination was established with the Road Maintenance and Repair Branch Directorate to urgently dispatch 1 dozer in Orhaneli district to the region within the scope of the work machine support needed in the fire area.

Developments regarding the fire, where air and land intervention continues, are followed by Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Disaster and Emergency Coordination Center (AKOM).