The fire, which broke out in a stubble area in Şarköy district of Tekirdağ, spread to the forest area due to the effect of the wind. As a result of the intense work carried out by the teams from the air and on the ground, the flames were taken under control and extinguished.
The fire occurred in the rural area of İshaklı District of Şarköy district. The fire, whose cause has not yet been determined, grew in a short time and reached the surrounding forest area. Upon notice, Tekirdağ Forest Management Directorate and fire brigades were dispatched to the region. 2 helicopters, 1 flame extinguishing plane, 10 water sprinklers, 7 fire trucks and many work machines participated in the extinguishing activities. Tekirdağ Forest Enterprise Manager Nebi Yaşar also came to the region and followed the activities on site. While the flames were taken under control with the coordinated intervention of the teams, according to initial findings, approximately 30 decares of forest area and 150 decares of stubble area were damaged.
An investigation has been launched into the cause of the fire. - TEKİRDAĞ