The transition to the new year brought about an unexpected serenity, contrasting the nighttime traffic congestion typically witnessed. As the morning unfolded on the first day of 2024, Istanbul’s roads and public transportation stations lay uncharacteristically empty. Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) data reported a mere 1 percent traffic density as of 10:45, painting a picture of an unusually tranquil start to the year in the city.
Firefighting teams continue to battle a forest fire in the Yeşilyurt Neighborhood of Muğla’s Menteşe district. Four helicopters and ground crews are intervening in the dense forest area. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
Meanwhile, Izmir Governor Süleyman Elban announced that fires in Çeşme and Ödemiş have been largely contained. Visiting the fire zone in Çeşme, Elban said, “There are no casualties or injuries. Despite winds reaching 85 km/h and shifting directions, teams have confined the flames. We hope to bring it fully under control soon.”
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