İstanbul forest fire leaves 1.6 hectares razed

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A fire broke out in Aydos Forest on İstanbul's Asian side at around 11 a.m. today (August 5).

The fire was taken under control and extinguished by firefighters, with the help of helicopters and water tenders.

Kartal District Municipality stated that 1.6 hectares of forestland razed in the fire.

Pendik Subgovernor's Office stated that one suspect was detained in the investigation into the fire.

The suspect, A.G. (37) had mental health problems and caused the fire while trying to burn garbage, the authorities noted.

A fire also erupted on August 3 in Kayışdağı hill near Aydos. (HA/VK)