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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.
The fire, which started in an agricultural area and spread to the forested area in Seydikemer district, continues to spread over a wide area due to strong winds. The fire is being fought with 5 planes, 11 helicopters, 40 fire trucks, 1 construction machine, and 261 personnel.
The fire that started in the agricultural area near Bayır Neighborhood of Seydikemer district in the morning spread to the forested area due to strong winds. Intensive intervention is ongoing from the air and land.
Bodrum Municipality has placed vegetable waste oil collection containers at municipal service points throughout the district to recycle household vegetable waste oils without harming the environment.
According to the weather forecast report published by the General Directorate of Meteorology on Wednesday, July 29, hot weather will continue to affect Fethiye. The highest temperature in the district is expected to be 40, and the lowest temperature 28 degrees.
According to the weather forecast report published by the General Directorate of Meteorology for Wednesday, July 29, hot weather will continue to affect the entire Muğla region. While thermometers are expected to reach up to 43 degrees in some districts, experts especially warn against going outside during midday hours.
The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change's "Clean Navigation Project" has been implemented in Muğla. It aims for more effective management of waste from marine vessels in Muğla, which was chosen as the pilot province.
In Muğla, gendarmerie, police, and coast guard teams are conducting inspections by land, air, and sea in coordination with the forest organization to prevent forest fires.
A legal process was initiated against the occupation of publicly owned coastal areas by businesses in Muğla Akyaka and the usurpation of citizens' right to free access to beaches. The Gökova Ecological Life Association filed 17 separate criminal complaints against illegal constructions and public officials who turned a blind eye to this unlawfulness.
