Antalya, Adana, and Mersin battle major forest fires

forest fires Antalya Adana Mersin evacuations

Major forest fires are impacting the southern Turkish provinces of Antalya, Adana, and Mersin. In Antalya, fires in the Aksu and Kepez districts have forced the evacuation of 254 homes. The Aksu fire, which has been burning for three days, has seen its intensity reduced, though high temperatures of 33 degrees Celsius and low humidity of 18 percent continue to pose risks. A local resident, Hasan Kahya, died of a heart attack while assisting with firefighting efforts.

In Adana, fires spreading across three districts led to the evacuation of 835 people from 285 households. Authorities reported that while some areas like Aladağ have been brought under control, firefighting efforts continue in İmamoğlu and Kozan.

In Mersin, the fire in the Bozyazı district has also seen its energy reduced, with crews working to bring it under full control. The regional response involves a massive deployment of aircraft, helicopters, and ground vehicles. Infrastructure damage in Antalya has resulted in power outages for over 2,000 electricity subscribers, and the Antalya-Isparta highway was temporarily closed for safety.

Entities

AFAD · Adana · Antalya · General Directorate of Forestry · Hasan Kahya · Hulusi Şahin · Mersin · Mustafa Yavuz · Orman Genel Müdürlüğü

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[● 7 SOURCES] Eight people were affected by smoke and required medical attention in Antalya. anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · www.merhabahaber.com · www.sozcu.com.tr · www.pressturk.com · berita.rtm.gov.my · +2 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The fire in Adana's Kozan district spread to the Aladağ and İmamoğlu districts. www.kibrisgenctv.com · www.aksam.com.tr · www.sehrivangazetesi.com · www.pressturk.com · www.karsmanset.com
[● 5 SOURCES] More than 2,000 subscribers lost electricity due to damage to the infrastructure in Antalya. www.kibrisgenctv.com · www.sozcu.com.tr · www.pressturk.com · www.merhabahaber.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Fires in Antalya Kumluca and Mersin Bozyazı are largely under control. anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · www.konyayenigun.com · www.aksam.com.tr
[● 7 SOURCES] The Antalya-Isparta highway was temporarily closed to traffic due to the fires. sondakikakibris.com · www.kibrisgenctv.com · www.merhabahaber.com · www.pressturk.com · www.ortadogugazetesi.com
[● 8 SOURCES] A total of 254 homes were evacuated in the Aksu and Kepez districts of Antalya. anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · www.kibrisgenctv.com · www.merhabahaber.com · www.sozcu.com.tr · www.pressturk.com · +1 more
[● 3 SOURCES] Motorcycle couriers provided logistical support by delivering water and food to firefighters in Aksu. www.sehrivangazetesi.com · www.haber3.com
[● 9 SOURCES] The energy of the fires in Antalya Aksu and Mersin Bozyazı has been reduced. www.aksam.com.tr · www.sehrivangazetesi.com · anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · www.bomba32.com · www.konyayenigun.com · +2 more
[● 3 SOURCES] Over 2,000 electricity subscribers in Antalya lost power due to infrastructure damage caused by the fires. www.sozcu.com.tr · www.pressturk.com · www.kibrisgenctv.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The humidity in the region is approximately 18 percent and the temperature is 33 degrees Celsius. basakgazetesi.com · www.turkgun.com
[● 2 SOURCES] In Adana, 835 people from 285 households were evacuated due to fires spreading across three districts. www.karsmanset.com · www.sehrivangazetesi.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Forest fires in Kumluca, Antalya, and Bozyazı, Mersin, are largely under control. anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · www.konyayenigun.com · www.aksam.com.tr