Torn cables of a high-voltage line caused a fire that quickly grew due to strong winds in Beydağları Coastal Park in the Konyaaltı district of Antalya province of Türkiye at around 12:45.
Relevant authorities immediately sent water tenders, supply vehicles, first response vehicles, water cannons and firefighters to the area.
Cappadocia, a UNESCO-listed region in central Türkiye, welcomed around 200,000 visitors to its museums and historical sites during the 9-day Ramadan holiday. Total March visitors reached 262,000.
Hotel occupancy exceeded 95%, boosted by the extended holiday. Top attractions included Göreme Open Air Museum, Kaymaklı and Derinkuyu underground cities, and Zelve.
KAPTİD President Teyfik Ölmez said the holiday provided a vital boost for the tourism sector, calling it “a lifeline” for local businesses. Most visitors came from nearby provinces including Kayseri and Konya.
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