A 3.5 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Datça district in Muğla.
According to information provided by AFAD, an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 occurred in the Mediterranean Sea. The depth of the earthquake off the coast of Datça, Muğla, was measured at 7.2 kilometers.
Muğla Metropolitan Municipality teams are intervening together with the Regional Forest Directorate teams in the forest fire that broke out in Haydar Bay area of Bozbük Neighborhood in Milas district of Muğla.
In the forest fire that started last night in the Milas district of Muğla, with the first light of day, efforts continued from the air and ground, and it was announced that the fire was largely under control.
In the forest fire that broke out in the Milas district of Muğla, the intensive intervention of the teams continued uninterrupted throughout the night. Due to the fire growing under the effect of the wind, 1120 people staying in hotels and holiday resorts were evacuated as a precaution, while Muğla Governor İdris Akbıyık said, “We are fighting with the spirit of mobilization with all our institutions to protect our Green Homeland.”
While the teams' intervention to the fire that broke out in the forest area in Milas district of Muğla continues during the night hours, Muğla Governor Dr. İdris Akbıyık came to the region and received information about the ongoing efforts.
Air temperatures, which have been at seasonal normals across the country, will increase by 3-4 degrees today. Extreme heat is expected to be effective next week. Air temperatures will also rise day by day in the districts of Muğla. The highest temperatures are expected in Ortaca, Köyceğiz, Milas, Seydikemer, and Yatağan.