Some houses are being evacuated in Üzümlü, fire threatens residential area
The forest fire that reignited at noon in Üzümlü Neighborhood of Fethiye continues to grow due to strong winds. Some houses have begun to be evacuated as a precaution due to the flames approaching residential areas.
In Üzümlü Neighborhood of Fethiye district in Muğla, intensive intervention by teams from the air and land continues for the forest fire that reignited at noon.
The fire, which expanded rapidly due to the wind and is moving towards residential areas, has led to some houses being evacuated as a precaution.
WIND MAKES INTERVENTION DIFFICULT
The wind, which is effective in the fire area frequently changing direction and sometimes increasing in intensity, makes extinguishing efforts more difficult.
Personnel from the General Directorate of Forestry, Muğla Regional Forestry Directorate, fire brigades, and other institutions are making intense efforts to prevent the flames from reaching residential areas. Air vehicles also support extinguishing efforts under suitable conditions.
