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Forest fire in Manisa: One neighborhood evacuated

Forest fire in Manisa: One neighborhood evacuated

A forest fire has broken out in the district of Soma in Manisa province. One neighborhood has been evacuated as a precaution.

9 September 2020

‘It is not Antalya, it is Mount Cudi’

FIRE IN ŞIRNAK MOUNTAINS

‘It is not Antalya, it is Mount Cudi’

Sporadic fires have been razing Kurdish-majority Şırnak province since early summer. When we ask the reason for the lack of firefighting efforts, a municipality official says, “It is not Antalya or Çanakkale. Even helicopters fly at a certain altitude here.”

3 September 2020 Tansu Pişkin

Adana forest fire under control, 3 people detained

Adana forest fire under control, 3 people detained

The forest fire that started in Turkey’s southern province of Adana on August 23 could be taken under control yesterday. Three people have been detained in relation with the fire.

Social media outcry: ‘Lice is burning’

FIRE IN DİYARBAKIR

Social media outcry: ‘Lice is burning’

While a fire is still razing the rural parts of Lice in Turkey’s Kurdish-majority Diyarbakır province, citizens are trying to make their voices heard on social media by sharing messages under the hashtag #LiceYanıyor, meaning "Lice is burning.”

2,688 forest fires broke out in Turkey in 2019

2,688 forest fires broke out in Turkey in 2019

A forest land of 11,000 hectares was razed by fires in Turkey last year. According to the data of the Directorate General of Forestry, the cause of half of these fires is unknown while 33 percent of the started as a result of negligence.

‘There are no trainings or precautions against fires, nor is there a fire brigade in Turkey’

PROF. ABDURRAHMAN KILIÇ

‘There are no trainings or precautions against fires, nor is there a fire brigade in Turkey’

In the wake of two recent forest fires in İstanbul and Çanakkale, Prof. Abdurrahman Kılıç says, “All fires go out, there is no fire that does not,” and adds, “The early extinguishment of a fire depends on a bit of luck.”

14 July 2020 Ayşegül Özbek

Forest fire in Heybeliada Island in İstanbul: 1 person arrested

Forest fire in Heybeliada Island in İstanbul: 1 person arrested

A wildfire broke out in two different spots in Heybeliada Island in İstanbul. While the fire has been taken under control, cooling efforts are still underway. One person has been arrested in relation with the incident.

‘5,469-Hectare Forestland Damaged This Year’

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY

‘5,469-Hectare Forestland Damaged This Year’

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has stated, “5,469-hectare forestland has been damaged in forest fires across Turkey this year. The greatest damage occurred with the boundaries of İzmir Regional Directorate of Forestry.”

30 September 2019

Minister Pakdemirli: If They Want to Get on Fire Fighting Airplanes, They are Free to Do So

Minister Pakdemirli: If They Want to Get on Fire Fighting Airplanes, They are Free to Do So

To the question why the fire fighting aircraft of the Turkish Aeronautical Association are not used in extinguishing forest fires, Pakdemirli has said, “Engines of 3 planes are malfunctioned and 3 of them leak oil. Those who want to get on them are free to do so.”

Fifth Bus Fire in Nine Days

Fifth Bus Fire in Nine Days

A bus owned by Metro Turizm company has burst into flames en route. With this bus fire, the number of bus fires erupted since the beginning of August has increased to five.

Fire on Passenger Bus in Balıkesir: 5 People Lose Their Lives

Fire on Passenger Bus in Balıkesir: 5 People Lose Their Lives

According to the initial reports, five people have lost their lives in a fire that broke out on a passenger bus by Kamil Koç company in Balıkesir.

‘Why Didn’t They Intervene in Hasankeyf Fire with Helicopters?’

LIFE DEFENDERS

‘Why Didn’t They Intervene in Hasankeyf Fire with Helicopters?’

The fire that broke out in the ancient city of Hasankeyf in Batman yesterday could be put out late at night. Speaking to bianet, activists from Hasankeyf have asked why helicopters were not involved in the firefighting efforts.

22 July 2019 Evrim Kepenek

5 Workers from Syria Lose Their Lives in Fire

5 Workers from Syria Lose Their Lives in Fire

Five workers from Syria have lost their lives in a fire that broke out in Ankara Furniture Manufacturers’ Site in Ankara. Throughout 2018, at least 108 migrant-refugee workers lost their lives in occupational homicides in Turkey.

17 January 2019

Çepni: ‘Constitutional Crime Committed in Dersim’

Çepni: ‘Constitutional Crime Committed in Dersim’

HDP Deputy Co-Chair Çepni has organized a press conference in parliament about the forest fires that broke out in Dersim. Çepni has said that constitutional crime was committed with respect to the forest fires.

7 September 2018

Forest Fire in Dersim Taken Under Control

Forest Fire in Dersim Taken Under Control

Forest fires that broke out in Aliboğazı, Dersim and lasted two weeks has been put down by efforts of volunteers.

Tunceli Governorship Says ‘No Fire’, Ferhat Tunç Shares Video

Tunceli Governorship Says ‘No Fire’, Ferhat Tunç Shares Video

The Governorship of Tunceli has made a statement about the fire that broke out in Dersim and lasted during the last week. While the governorship has stated, “News about the fire do not reflect the truth,” Ferhat Tunç has shared a video of the fire captured on August 15.

Fire Breaks Out at Mimar Sinan Campus Instructed to be Moved

Fire Breaks Out at Mimar Sinan Campus Instructed to be Moved

The fire that broke out at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University’s Fındıklı campus, which came to public agenda by the instruction for the campus to be moved, has been put out. Cause of the fire couldn’t be determined.

Müjdat Gezen Art Center Set on Fire

Müjdat Gezen Art Center Set on Fire

A fire has broken out in Müjdat Gezen Art Center in İstanbul’s Kadıköy district. “It is an arson”, Gezen said.

20 February 2017

Gag Order on Dorm Fire Killing 12 Including 11 Children

Gag Order on Dorm Fire Killing 12 Including 11 Children

A gag order has been issued on fire that broke out in a dorm in which 12 people including 11 children have lost their lives in Adana.

30 November 2016

Fire at Kurşunlu Mosque of Diyarbakır

Fire at Kurşunlu Mosque of Diyarbakır

Fire has broken at Kurşunlu Mosque of Diyarbakır during armed conflict, difficulties have occurred due to armed conflict to respond to fire thus the mosque has been substantially damaged.

7 December 2015

1250-Hectare Fire in Southern and Southeastern Turkey

1250-Hectare Fire in Southern and Southeastern Turkey

1250-hectare forestland fired in Kulp district of Diyarbakır province and Mersin province in South of Turkey.

Sixth Attack on Alevi Place of Worship

Sixth Attack on Alevi Place of Worship

An Alevi worship place in Izmir was attacked for the sixth time. A fire broke out which, according to the police, was caused by playing children. Ali Balkız, Head of the Alevi Bektashi Federation, said it was an attack by the "followers of sharia".

4 October 2010 Berivan Tapan

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