Fighting forest fires continues in Muğla and Antalya
While the forest fire in Muğla's Menteşe and Ula districts was intervened by air and land, the energy of the fire in Antalya's Serik district was reduced.
Quick Look
- While the forest fire in Menteşe and Ula districts of Muğla grows under the influence of the wind, the teams continue to intervene from the air and land.
- The energy of the fire in Serik district of Antalya was reduced.
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Why It Matters
Fires broke out in forest areas in Muğla and Antalya for an unknown reason.
A fire broke out in a forest area in Yaraş District for an unknown reason.
The fire grew in a short time due to the wind in the region.
Upon notice, air and land vehicles and fire brigades affiliated with Muğla Regional Directorate of Forestry were dispatched to the region.
The flames spread to Armutçuk District of Muğla's Ula district under the influence of the wind. Transportation on the Muğla-Denizli highway is provided in a controlled manner.
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 with 11 vehicles and ambulances.
Governor İdris Akbıyık told the AA correspondent that the teams were working hard to control the fire.
Stating that the interventions continued by air and land, Akbıyık said, "A total of 3 houses were evacuated, 2 in Menteşe and 1 in Ula. Three cattle and 100 sheep were evacuated. Wind is effective in the region." he said.
The energy of the fire in Antalya's Serik district was reduced
The fire, which broke out yesterday in Akbaş District for an undetermined reason, was intervened throughout the night with 75 sprinklers, 3 work machines, 450 personnel and fire workers.
Security measures were taken by the gendarmerie in order to ensure security in the region and to enable the teams to continue their work more easily.
Commando units also took precautions and supported the teams' work.
With the first light of the morning, aircraft support the extinguishing efforts again.
The following was recorded in the post made from the General Directorate of Forestry's account on the social media platform of the US-based company X:
"We reduced the energy of the fire that started in the non-forest area in Antalya's Serik district. Our air and land intervention continues to the fire that started in Muğla's Menteşe district.
"We continue our fight with determination to bring both fires under control as soon as possible."
Open Questions
- What is the cause of fires?
- When will the fires be completely under control?
