Turkish authorities say more than 180 people were injured in fires

Plot Forest fires in southern Turkey in summer 2021

At least 183 people were injured due to Forest fires in southern Turkey, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Bekir Pakdemirli said.

He noted that to take the situation with the fires under control takes time.

“Due to the heat, fires were expected, but unfortunately they broke out almost the same day,” the minister said.

According to him, a hotel was evacuated in the Bodrum region (Mugla province).

Meanwhile, the Federation of Turkish Hoteliers (TUROFED) believes that the fire situation should not greatly affect the operation of resort hotels. . But if necessary, tourists will be offered other accommodation options, reports TASS .

In southern Turkey on July 28, large forest fires occurred in several districts of Antalya and Mugla provinces. The most serious situation occurred in the Manavgat region, where the fire destroyed farmland and damaged houses.

It was reported that in the province of 39; Antalya three people were killed .

Fire in Turkish Antalya

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