Forest fire in Muğla: Spread to Ula, highway closed to traffic
The forest fire, which broke out in Muğla's Menteşe district and spread to Ula district due to the wind, is being intervened by air and land.
Quick Look
- Airplanes, helicopters and many personnel are responding to the forest fire that is growing due to the wind in Menteşe and Ula districts of Muğla.
- Muğla-Denizli highway was closed, 3 houses and some animals were evacuated.
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Why It Matters
A fire broke out in a forest area in Menteşe district of Muğla for an unknown reason.
A fire broke out in the forest area in Menteşe district of Muğla.
The fire, which started in Yaraş District for an unknown reason, grew in a short time due to the wind in the region.
AIR AND LAND VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED TO THE REGION
Upon notice, air and land vehicles and fire brigades affiliated with Muğla Regional Directorate of Forestry were dispatched to the region.
Teams are continuing to intervene to control the fire.
FIRE SPREAD TO ULA
The flames, growing under the influence of the wind, reached Armutçuk District of Ula district.
Due to the fire, transportation on the Muğla-Denizli highway is provided in a controlled manner.
7 AIRPLANES AND 13 HELICOPTERS ARE INTERVENING
The fire is being fought with 7 planes, 13 helicopters, 32 water trucks, 7 dozers, 62 water tankers, 12 work machines and 232 personnel.
Evacuation efforts are supported by 11 vehicles and ambulances.
3 HOUSES WERE EVACUATED
Muğla Governor İdris Akbıyık stated that the teams were working hard to control the fire.
Akbıyık said, "A total of 3 houses were evacuated, 2 in Menteşe and 1 in Ula. Three cattle and 100 sheep were evacuated. The wind is effective in the region."
HIGHWAY CLOSED TO TRAFFIC
While the Muğla-Denizli highway, where flames and dense smoke were effective due to the fire, was closed to traffic for security reasons, only authorized vehicles are allowed to pass.
Open Questions
- What is the cause of the fire?
- Is the fire completely under control?
