Forest fire in Seydikemer partially brought under control
A positive development occurred in the forest fire that started yesterday morning in Muğla's Seydikemer district and spread over a wide area
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A positive development occurred in the forest fire that started yesterday morning in Muğla's Seydikemer district and spread over a wide area
In the two separate forest fires continuing in the Seydikemer and Fethiye districts of Muğla, firefighting planes and helicopters took off again with the break of dawn. The firefighting efforts conducted from the ground throughout the night received intense aerial support at the first light of morning.
The teams' intervention to the forest fire that broke out in Yokuşbaşı area of Yeşilüzümlü Neighborhood in Fethiye continues uninterrupted. It is stated that the fire, which shows a tendency to grow under the influence of strong wind, is advancing towards Karagedik Neighborhood over the streambed, while citizens are also supporting the extinguishing efforts with water tankers.
While efforts to control the forest fire in Muğla's Seydikemer district continue uninterruptedly, examples of solidarity in the region warmed hearts. On one hand, forest workers, firefighters, and volunteers race against time against the flames, while on the other, citizens mobilized almost like a campaign to support teams working in the fire zone.
Muğla Governor Dr. İdris Akbıyık evaluated the latest situation regarding the ongoing forest fire in Seydikemer district to the microphones of FRT TV.
The intervention continues uninterrupted for the fire that started in the agricultural area in Bayır Neighborhood of Seydikemer district in Muğla in the morning hours and spread to the forested area due to strong winds.
The 32nd Region Muğla Chamber of Pharmacists continues its efforts to meet the medication and health needs of citizens affected by forest fires and the teams working on the ground.
The forest fire that started in the morning in Muğla's Seydikemer district continues to have an impact in the Dere area. As the weather darkens, firefighting helicopters and planes have ended their duties, while the struggle continues with land teams.
While the teams continue to intervene in the fire in Seydikemer that has been ongoing for more than 10 hours, volunteers also supported the extinguishing efforts.
Muğla Governor İdris Akbıyık announced that more than 600 people were evacuated from 6 neighborhoods in Seydikemer due to the fire, and 4 houses were burned.
Urgent call from Seydikemer District Governorship and Municipality: "We invite everyone holding a shovel and hoe to join the all-out struggle"
Due to the ongoing forest fire in Seydikemer, the Fire Coordination Center established at the Covered Market continues its relief efforts tirelessly. Aid delivered by citizens and institutions is coordinated and distributed to teams in the fire zone and to those in need.