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Forest Fire in Istanbul Contained After 3 Hours

A fire broke out in the forested area near Terkos Lake in Arnavutköy, Istanbul, necessitating a rapid response involving multiple firefighting resources, including helicopters and water tankers. After roughly three hours of strenuous efforts, the fire was successfully extinguished, but it caused damage to about one hectare of land. The affected area had been specially reforested as part of a government project and was off-limits to pedestrians.

 

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Over 3,000 Fires Hit Türkiye in First Half of 2025

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Türkiye has faced a major fire crisis in 2025, with 3,044 fires recorded in the first six months—1,305 in forest areas and 1,739 outside forests. Alarmingly, 624 fires broke out in just the past week. Aerial firefighting teams responded with 16,035 sorties by helicopters and planes to battle the widespread blazes in western Türkiye.

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