Orhaneli-Harmancık wildfire grows: Crews fight flames with half-liter plastic bottles

In the forest fire that broke out between the Orhaneli and Harmancık districts of Bursa, teams are fighting the flames in difficult terrain by carrying water in plastic bottles to areas where water tankers cannot reach.

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Orhaneli-Harmancık wildfire grows: Crews fight flames with half-liter plastic bottles

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The fire that started in the forested area between the Orhaneli and Harmancık districts of Bursa increased in intensity during the night, spreading over a wide area.

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As darkness fell, the threat posed by the flames became clearer, while the intervention of the teams continued without interruption.

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Working under difficult conditions, the teams are making intense efforts to bring the fire under control in areas where access is difficult.

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The teams, which are intervening from all sides on the ground, are continuing their extinguishing efforts with water in plastic bottles they carry with them in spots where water tankers cannot enter.