Forest fire in Fethiye spreads to houses, evacuation efforts continue
In the Fethiye district of Muğla, a fire that broke out in a wooded area and grew due to strong winds has engulfed some houses. While efforts to extinguish the fire are ongoing, evacuation operations for the homes are also underway.
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Efforts to bring the forest fire that broke out near the Karagedik neighborhood at around 19:30 under control are continuing without interruption in the region.
Due to the strong winds effective in the area, the flames have advanced toward residential areas.
While some houses have been engulfed by the flames, evacuation efforts are being carried out in the region simultaneously.
With nightfall, aerial intervention is no longer possible, but ground-based firefighting efforts continue.
Local citizens are also supporting the efforts, while attempts are being made to prevent the flames from advancing toward houses using heavy machinery.
Work to bring the fire in the region under control is ongoing.
STATEMENT FROM THE GDF
The General Directorate of Forestry (OGM) announced that two fires that occurred in Muğla have been largely brought under control.
In a statement made on the OGM's social media account, it was stated, "The fire that occurred as a result of a fuel tanker explosion in Köyceğiz and the fire that started in Fethiye have both been largely brought under control as a result of the intensive aerial and ground intervention by our teams.
Our struggle to bring the fires completely under control continues."