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Çanakkale wildfires: Blaze contained, maritime traffic resumes

Çanakkale wildfires: Blaze contained, maritime traffic resumes

More than 1,400 people have been evacuated as the efforts to contain the fire are underway.

Wildfire in Çanakkale

Wildfire in Çanakkale

Houses in two villages were damaged, and nine villages have been evacuated as a precautionary measure. Fourteen individuals were transferred from the state hospital, and 45 residents of an elderly care facility were evacuated.

Forest fire in Antalya: 14 injured as efforts underway to contain blaze

Forest fire in Antalya: 14 injured as efforts underway to contain blaze

Both aerial and ground efforts continue to contain the fire. Twelve of the injured were discharged from hospital after treatment.

Water truck driver injured in forest fire loses his life in hospital

Water truck driver injured in forest fire loses his life in hospital

Mustafa Gürpınar was working for the Gaziemir Department of Forestry in İzmir.

'Warplanes bombard rural areas in Dersim'

'Warplanes bombard rural areas in Dersim'

The Dersim Associations Federation (DEDEF) has issued a statement drawing attention to ongoing military operations in the villages of Dersim in eastern Turkey, "Entrances and exits to villages are banned."

Forest fires raging across Turkey’s 4 eastern provinces: No response

Forest fires raging across Turkey’s 4 eastern provinces: No response

In the face of ongoing forest fires in Dersim, Bingöl, Bitlis and Şırnak, citizens, together with firefighters, are making efforts to put out the fires.

'Forests in Dersim are burned consciously, this is official policy'

SELAHATTİN DEMİRTAŞ

'Forests in Dersim are burned consciously, this is official policy'

Jailed for nearly five years, former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş has made a statement about the forest fires in Dersim province: “Forests are burned on the same grounds Dersim was bombed in 1938.”

Forest fire on İstanbul's Princes' Islands

Forest fire on İstanbul's Princes' Islands

The fire was contained two hours after it broke out, the Governor's Office of İstanbul has announced.

Forest fire in Dersim: Mayors prevented from entering the site

Forest fire in Dersim: Mayors prevented from entering the site

Dersim Mayor Maçoğlu said, “Upon the instruction of the Governor, we are not allowed to enter the site.” In response to bianet’s question about the hindrance faced by mayors, Governor Özkan said, “The teams are working.”

2 August 2021 Ruken Tuncel

‘Country is on fire, ravaged by floods, but the President throws tea at people’

ERDOĞAN IN DISASTER AREA

‘Country is on fire, ravaged by floods, but the President throws tea at people’

President and AKP Chair Erdoğan visited fire-struck Marmaris, which has been declared a disaster area. It has caused an outrage on social media as Erdoğan entered the district with a huge convoy amid security measures and distributed tea to citizens.

Forest fires break out in three more cities in southern Turkey

Forest fires break out in three more cities in southern Turkey

After Antalya, forest fires broke out in multiple locations in Adana, Mersin and Osmaniye.

Forest fires raze four different spots in Antalya’s Manavgat

Forest fires raze four different spots in Antalya’s Manavgat

Fires have erupted and quickly spread in the neighborhoods of Kavaklı, Sarılar, Kalemler and Yeniköy in Manavgat. Antalya Mayor Böcek notes that he has never seen such a fire while Sub-Governor says that “the fire is far away from the tourism region.”

Forest fires in Mersin, Hatay provinces

Forest fires in Mersin, Hatay provinces

Speaking about the fires in Turkey's southern provinces, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Pakdemirli has announced that the efforts to put out the forest fires razing Aydıncık district in Mersin and Hassa district in Hatay are still underway.

‘Over 500 families have been affected by Hatay fires’

CHP MP SUZAN ŞAHİN

‘Over 500 families have been affected by Hatay fires’

Main opposition CHP MP Şahin has indicated that nearly 60 houses and workplaces have been damaged and more than 500 families have been affected by the fires that broke out in Turkey’s southern province of Hatay last week.

16 October 2020

Thirty-five fires break out in 48 hours in Trabzon

Thirty-five fires break out in 48 hours in Trabzon

Fires broke out in forests, homes and open areas in the Black Sea province.

12 October 2020

Two people detained over forest fires in southern Turkey

Two people detained over forest fires in southern Turkey

At least 10 people were injured and several homes and cars were damaged in the fires in Hatay province.

12 October 2020

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

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.

Second fire in a week in İstanbul's Aydos forest

Second fire in a week in İstanbul's Aydos forest

Fires broke out in four locations simultaneously.

İstanbul forest fire leaves 1.6 hectares razed

İstanbul forest fire leaves 1.6 hectares razed

A person with mental health problems has been detained for causing the fire.

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.

‘Nearly 7 forest fires broke out in Turkey per day in the last 10 years’

‘Nearly 7 forest fires broke out in Turkey per day in the last 10 years’

While Minister Pakdemirli has announced that Gelibolu wildfire has finally been taken under control after razing 450-hectare forestland, his answer to a Parliamentary question has revealed that 23,880 forest fires broke out in Turkey in the last 10 years.

In photos: Wildfire in Gelibolu razes 300 hectares of forest

In photos: Wildfire in Gelibolu razes 300 hectares of forest

Maritime traffic in the Çanakkale Strait has been suspended as more than 500 firefighters work to bring the fire under control.

Turkish Aeronautical Association: Ministry Turned Down Our Offer for Help in Muğla Wildfire

Turkish Aeronautical Association: Ministry Turned Down Our Offer for Help in Muğla Wildfire

"The company that won the tender does not have a firefighting aircraft in hand. The ministry turned down our offer for help," an official from the Turkish Aeronautical Association told bianet.

21 August 2019 Hikmet Adal

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.”

‘Not Even a Single Square-Meter of Blazed Forestland will be Zoned for Construction'

İZMİR MAYOR TUNÇ SOYER

‘Not Even a Single Square-Meter of Blazed Forestland will be Zoned for Construction'

The forest fires in Seferihisar and Menderes in İzmir have been fended off from residential areas thanks to fire extinguishing efforts. “Not even a single square-meter of the blazed forestland will be zoned for construction”, İzmir Mayor Soyer has indicated.

500-Hectare Forestland Blazed in İzmir

FOREST FIRES IN 3 CITIES

500-Hectare Forestland Blazed in İzmir

While the forest fires in Muğla and İzmir have been partially taken under control, the fires in Hatay have been completely taken under control by fire brigade crews.

Father and Son Arrested in Marmara Island Fire Investigation

Father and Son Arrested in Marmara Island Fire Investigation

Detained on the allegation that they caused the forest fire in Marmara Island in Balıkesir by burning the haying crop at their garden, H.T. and his son O.T. have been arrested.

Wildfire Breaks Out in Eskişehir

Wildfire Breaks Out in Eskişehir

A five-hectare area has been affected by the fire in the central Anatolian city while extinguishing efforts are continuing.

Forestland in İstanbul, Balıkesir and Kütahya Razed in Forest Fires

Forestland in İstanbul, Balıkesir and Kütahya Razed in Forest Fires

While 10-decare forestland has been razed in a forest fire in Burgazada Island of İstanbul, 60 houses in Marmara Island of Balıkesir have been evacuated. In Tavşanlı, Kütahya, an 80-hectare area has been affected by the fire.

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