Firefighters battle to control forest fire in southern Türkiye

Crews making intensive efforts to control blaze in Ula district of Mugla province

By Hamdi Celikbas

MUGLA, Türkiye (AA) - Firefighters and other personnel are battling to contain a fire that erupted Wednesday in a forest in southern Türkiye.

The cause of the fire in Ula district of Mugla province is still unknown. A total of 31 water sprinklers, 19 water tenders, 23 ground crews, five bulldozers and nearly 100 forest workers as well as a fire crew are battling the flames.

Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Mugla Governor Orhan Tavli said that efforts are continuing to control the blaze, which spread with the wind.

"At the first light of the day, air vehicles also will start to intervene. There is no evacuation in the region for the moment. Hopefully, the teams would bring the fire under control when the weather gets brighter."

*Writing by Seda Sevencan

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