Forest fire in Foça, İzmir

A fire has broken out in the Foça district of İzmir for reasons yet to be determined. Efforts to extinguish the fire are ongoing.

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A fire broke out for reasons yet to be determined in a landfill area in the Yenifoça neighborhood of İzmir's Foça district.

The flames spread to the forest area due to the effect of the wind.

INTERVENTION UNDERWAY

Upon notification, 9 aircraft, 2 helicopters, 30 water tenders, 6 water supply vehicles, 5 bulldozers, 8 ground crews, and fire department teams belonging to the İzmir Regional Directorate of Forestry were dispatched to the region.

Teams are currently intervening in the fire.