Wildfire Battle in Bodrum Forest
A Forest Fire Breaks Out in Bodrum, Turkey
A devastating fire has broken out in the forest area in the Etrim and Kaklık area of Pınarlıbelen Neighborhood in Bodrum, Turkey. Authorities were quickly notified, and teams from the Regional Forestry Directorate and the Metropolitan Municipality were dispatched to the area to combat the blaze.
In the firefighting efforts, 10 helicopters and 8 planes have been deployed from the air, along with 33 water tenders, 16 water tankers, and 5 bulldozers on the ground. Additionally, 271 personnel, as well as several non-governmental organizations and fire brigade teams, are working tirelessly to extinguish the fire.
Bodrum District Governor Mustafa Çit and Bodrum Mayor Tamer Mandalinci personally visited the fire area to oversee the firefighting operations. District Governor Çit assured reporters that the teams are utilizing all available resources to contain the fire.
Governor Çit stated, “The fire is being brought under control and has been completely surrounded. Our efforts are focused on preventing the fire from spreading to our Pınarlıbelen and Etrim neighborhoods. We are impressed by the effectiveness of our forestry organization’s aircraft. Once the cooling efforts are completed, the gendarmerie will conduct an investigation into the cause of the fire.”
Mayor Mandalinci noted the challenges in combating the fire due to the steep terrain where it erupted. He emphasized, “Fire response efforts are ongoing with approximately 250 sorties. Given the mountainous region and changing winds, there is a risk of the fire getting out of control and reigniting. We are actively working to prevent the loss of any more forest land.”
As efforts continue to bring the fire under control, the authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with instructions provided by emergency services.Protecting the environment and ensuring the safety of the community remain top priorities as the firefighting operations continue in the Bodrum forest area.
