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Forest Fire in Çanakkale's Bayramiç Controlled

Forest Fire in Çanakkale's Bayramiç Controlled

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • A forest fire in the Hacıbekirler village area of Çanakkale's Bayramiç district has been brought under control.
  • The fire, which started at 3:56 PM, was contained by 9:30 PM, with teams continuing to cool the area.
  • Officials thanked all personnel involved and urged the public to be cautious to prevent future fires.

A forest fire that erupted in the Hacıbekirler village area of Çanakkale's Bayramiç district has been successfully brought under control. The blaze, which began at approximately 3:56 PM local time, was contained by 9:30 PM on Sunday.

The fire in the forest outside the district in Çanakkale Bayramiç has been brought under control. We are continuing cooling efforts in the area.

— General Directorate of ForestryOfficial update on the fire's status.

Emergency teams remain on the scene, continuing their efforts to cool the affected area and prevent any resurgence of the flames. The Çanakkale Governorship expressed gratitude to the personnel from the Forestry Organization, other public institutions, and volunteers who demonstrated dedication in their efforts to combat the fire.

We thank everyone who worked with dedication, especially our Forestry Organization, all public institutions and organizations' personnel, our volunteers, and everyone who provided support in controlling the fire.

— Çanakkale GovernorshipExpressing gratitude for the efforts to extinguish the fire.

In a statement, the Governorship emphasized the importance of public vigilance in preventing forest fires. Citizens were urged to exercise caution, refrain from lighting open fires in outdoor areas, and avoid any actions that could potentially spark a blaze. The General Directorate of Forestry also shared an update, confirming the fire was controlled and cooling operations were ongoing.

Citizens are highly requested to show sensitivity towards forest fires, not to light fires in open areas, and to refrain from any behavior that could cause a fire.

— Çanakkale GovernorshipPublic safety advisory to prevent future incidents.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.