OR Turkey tested by strong fronts fire In many parts of the country, while the thermometer breaks record. More than 3,600 residents have already been removed from the authorities, mainly in the provinces of Mersini and Karabuk.
According to the Minister of Agriculture and Forests Ibrahim Yumakli, the fires in the provinces of Mersini, Antalya and Usak, in the center and south of Turkey, have been largely under control. On the contrary, the fronts in the Bursa and Karabuk areas remain uncontrollable.
Mass evacuations
On Saturday (26.07.2025), a large rejuvenation broke out in a forest area between the municipalities of Giorsou and Kestel of Bursa. Due to the intensity of the fire, it was temporarily closed part of the highway connecting Constantinople with Smyrna.
Impressive shots show flames to “swallow” forests next to residential areas, while dense smoke covered the sky of the city.
1,765 residents have been removed in the Kestel area, while 2,000 firefighters participate in the battle with flames, with the help of six firefighters and four helicopters.
In the province of Karabuk, where the fire burns incessantly for five days, 1,839 people from 19 villages have already left their homes. Three planes and 16 helicopters are operating in the area under difficult conditions.
Heat of 50 degrees
“We are going through an extremely dangerous period. This does not seem to end within 2-3 days, “the minister said, referring to the extreme heatwave affecting the country.
According to the Meteorological Service, temperatures today are expected to exceed 40 ° C in many areas, reaching up to 50 ° C in southeastern Turkey-record temperature since the measurements began.