What is the current situation regarding forest fires in Turkey? How is the response effort progressing?

AFAD reported that 5,400 personnel, 119 air vehicles, and 1,537 ground vehicles have been deployed to combat forest fires across Turkey. Efforts to control the fires are ongoing, with teams working tirelessly both from the air and on the ground.

In Bursa, fires between Gürsu and Kestel have rapidly spread due to strong winds. Many homes have been evacuated, and residents have been moved to safe areas. The response teams are working around the clock to bring the fires under control.

The efforts to control the fires are being carried out with great dedication by AFAD and other agencies. The intense struggle of the teams in the affected areas is noteworthy.

After the fires are extinguished, cooling operations will also be conducted to prevent any flare-ups.

All teams are mobilized to bring the fires under control. It is observed that citizens are also supporting the efforts in the affected areas.