Turkey sends two planes to fight forest fires in Spain

Turkey has sent two firefighting planes to Spain to aid in the battle against severe forest fires, responding to an international call for assistance. The General Directorate of Forestry (OGM) announced the deployment, highlighting that natural disasters transcend geographical boundaries.

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Because natural disasters do not have a geography. What happens in Spain today can happen in another country tomorrow.

This act of solidarity comes as Europe grapples with some of its most challenging wildfire seasons. Spain and France have both issued urgent appeals for international support. The OGM stressed that the risks faced by Spain today could befall other nations tomorrow, including Turkey itself. Forecasters predict rising temperatures and increased winds in the coming days, elevating the risk of forest fires within Turkey.

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The same risk is valid for our country. In the coming days, due to hot weather and wind, which are expected to increase their effect, the risk of forest fires may remain high in our country.

The OGM took to social media to underscore the severity of the situation, reminding the public that a moment of negligence can devastate years of conservation efforts and destroy vital habitats. The directorate urged citizens to exercise extreme caution, as a significant portion of forest fires are caused by carelessness. "Forests are our common trust, and protecting them is our shared responsibility," the statement read, emphasizing the collective duty to safeguard these natural resources.

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Most forest fires result from negligence and carelessness. A moment of negligence can destroy years of effort and the habitats of thousands of living beings.