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Rudaw Net
09-08-2025
- Climate
- Rudaw Net
Turkey says tightening measures to battle forest fires
Also in Turkey Turkey adopts confidentiality rule for PKK peace commission DEM party pushes reforms, Ocalan's 'right to hope' in first peace commission meeting Turkish parliamentary commission holds first meeting over Ankara-PKK talks Wedding revives Kurdish traditions in east Turkey village A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Turkish authorities are taking preventative measures to counter forest fires during a heatwave and low humidity levels, state media reported on Saturday. Turkey has been battling a heatwave for several weeks that has left at least 14 people dead in forest fires across the country. Authorities have blamed climate change and strong winds for the blazes. 'Authorities are taking action to address this situation, and fire prevention measures have been tightened. Inspections, particularly in forested areas, have been increased to prevent fires, and announcements have been made to raise public awareness,' read a statement from the General Directorate of Forestry, state-owned Anadolu Agency reported. It added that smoking, lighting fires, and camping in forests without permission are prohibited, and forestry authorities are 'monitoring forests 24/7 for potential fires.' Wildfires in Turkey are commonplace in the summertime but have become increasingly prevalent in recent years, compounded by the effects of climate change. 'Climate change is no longer a future threat, but a reality we're currently experiencing,' Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli said. On Friday, Turkey suspended shipping in the busy Dardanelles Strait as it fought a large fire in the northwestern Canakkale province.
Qatar Tribune
03-07-2025
- Climate
- Qatar Tribune
One person dead, villages evacuated as wildfires rage in western Turkey
IstanbulcTypeface:> At least one person has died in ongoing wildfires sweeping through the western Turkish province of Izmir, as strong winds and extreme heat continue to fuel the flames, state media reported on Thursday. Emergency crews battled the blaze through the night, with firefighting aircraft joining efforts at first light on Thursday. The fire, reportedly sparked by a faulty power line in the coastal town of Ildir on Wednesday, spread rapidly due to high winds and dry conditions. Flames threatened the popular Aegean holiday resorts of Çesme and Alaçati, prompting authorities to evacuate three villages. According to Izmir Governor Süleyman Elban, several homes were damaged, while a section of the highway leading south had to be closed temporarily as flames approached from both sides The General Directorate of Forestry said six planes, 16 helicopters and dozens of vehicles and bulldozers were fighting the fires. (DPA)
