Forest fires hit western Turkey

Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Bekir Pakdemirli announced that some 500 hectares of area burned in Izmir's Karabağlar district
Monday, 19 August 2019 11:05

Several forest fires hit the western provinces and districts of Turkey on Sunday.

Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Bekir Pakdemirli stated that the fire in Izmir's Karabağlar district is "one of the most serious fires in Turkey". Fires started at 4 points yesterday and "since the wind was strong, they spread faster than expected," the Minister said.

Two villages were evacuated and the houses in Eski Orhanlı district of Seferihisar was damaged partially.

Fire extinguishing works continue in Karabağlar district.