Forest fire breaks out in Bursa as crews battle flames from the air and ground
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- A forest fire broke out around 2 p.m. in woodland between the Balıoğlu and Perçin neighborhoods in Bursa.
- Strong winds intensified the flames, prompting authorities to deploy forestry and firefighting teams.
- Four helicopters, eight firefighting vehicles, two water tankers, two bulldozers and 76 personnel are tackling the blaze.
A forest fire broke out around 2 p.m. in woodland between Balıoğlu neighborhood in Bursa’s Orhaneli district and Perçin neighborhood in Orhangazi.
The flames grew quickly under the influence of strong winds. After residents reported the fire, the Forestry Regional Directorate and firefighting teams were sent to the area.
Crews are fighting the blaze from both the air and the ground. The operation involves four helicopters, eight firefighting vehicles, two water tankers, two bulldozers and 76 personnel.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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