Teams race to control forest fire in northwestern Türkiye
13 oC
13 oC
Güneşli
13 oC
Güneşli
A forest fire erupted in the Kuruçeşme area of Kocaeli on Sunday afternoon, triggering an immediate response from emergency services.
The blaze, reported at approximately 2:00 p.m. local time, rapidly spread through the forested region, with the cause of the fire still under investigation.
Local residents alerted authorities, prompting the swift deployment of firefighters and personnel from the Forest Regional Directorate. Teams are actively working to contain the flames, but the fire remains uncontained as efforts continue.
No injuries or damage to residential areas have been reported at this time. Local officials are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating firefighting operations to protect the region. Further updates are expected as the situation develops. (ILKHA)
LEGAL WARNING: All rights of the published news, photos and videos are reserved by İlke Haber Ajansı Basın Yayın San. Trade A.Ş. Under no circumstances can all or part of the news, photos and videos be used without a written contract or subscription.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a powerful speech on Monday at the 954th anniversary celebrations of the Battle of Manzikert, urging unity among all communities in Türkiye and vowing to continue the nation’s march toward a “terror-free Türkiye.”
As the summer holidays draw to a close and excitement for a new school year builds, the Orphans Foundation (Yetimler Vakfı) has once again stepped in to ensure that children without families do not face the burden of starting school empty-handed.
Thousands of residents of Diyarbakır gathered on Sunday evening at Sheikh Said Square under the banner of “We Are Gathering for Gaza”, an event organized by the Prophet's Lovers Foundation.
