Turkey battles the flames: Minister Yumaklı provides the latest update on forest fires

Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı shared the latest status regarding the ongoing fires in Manisa, İzmir, and Hatay during a statement at the İzmir Regional Directorate of Forestry. Stating that a total of 342 fires have broken out since Friday, Minister Yumaklı indicated that fires are currently continuing in 6 regions.

Noting that significant progress has been made in bringing the fires in the Akhisar and Kula districts of Manisa under control, Yumaklı said that the fire in Ahmetli had spread to a wider area, but that teams had reduced its impact through intensive interventions throughout the night.

The Minister thanked the pilots and emphasized that interventions from both the ground and the air have continued since the first light of dawn.

Stating that the fires that began in Hatay yesterday afternoon are one of the greatest challenges, Minister Yumaklı said, "Hatay Antakya is currently our most problematic province. We are experiencing difficult moments from time to time due to the unstable and strong winds here. There are 7 helicopters and 6 fire trucks operating here, and reinforcements are also available."