The General Directorate of Forestry announced that a fire that started in a non-forest area in Sındırgı, Balıkesir, was being tackled from the air and land. It was stated that 6 aircraft, 6 helicopters, 45 water tankers, 1 bulldozer, and 269 personnel were involved in fighting the fire, and that efforts to bring it under control were ongoing.
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The fire that started in a truck and spread to the forest in Sındırgı district of Balıkesir continued for the second day. The General Directorate of Forestry stated, "We have brought the fire that started in a non-forest area in Sındırgı, Balıkesir under control. Our cooling efforts continue in the region."
The General Directorate of Forestry announced that a fire that started in a non-forest area in Sındırgı, Balıkesir, was being tackled from the air and land. It was stated that 6 aircraft, 6 helicopters, 45 water tankers, 1 bulldozer, and 269 personnel were involved in fighting the fire, and that efforts to bring it under control were ongoing.