Air and Land Response to the Forest Fire in Marmaris Continues

A fire broke out in the forest near Kaba Kargı Bay in Yalancıboğaz District of Marmaris district at around 17.30 yesterday.

The flames spread over a wide area in a short time due to the influence of the wind. Upon notice, teams were dispatched to the region.

The fire was intervened with 16 helicopters, 7 planes, 21 water tankers, 6 water tankers and 2 dozers. As it got dark, a night vision helicopter began to intervene in the fire area.

As of this morning, in addition to land vehicles, many aircraft also participated in the fire extinguishing efforts. While the energy of the fire is being reduced, intervention to the flames from air and land continues.