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270 forest fires broke out in 53 provinces of Turkey in 13 days. All fires, except for the ones in Muğla’s Köyceğiz and Milas, have been contained. The Minister of Forestry has said that volunteers can make an online application to join firefighting efforts.

While 191 fires that broke out in Turkey’s 44 provinces in 10 days have been taken under control, one person in Muğla and seven people in Antalya have lost their lives so far, along with several other losses of animals’ lives.

According to the latest statement about the forest fires raging across Turkey, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Pakdemirli has announced that 16 fires are still continuing in seven provinces while 167 fires in 33 provinces have been taken under control.