Wildfires Controlled Near Istanbul Neighborhoods

Wildfires spreading between Beikoz and Şile were brought under control following intensive firefighting efforts. Three firefighting helicopters and ground crews worked for approximately 2.5 hours to contain the initial blaze. The fire subsequently spread to the Kara Kiraz neighborhood in Şile during the night. Local residents in the affected villages provided support using tractors to assist the response. The fire was contained in the forested areas between the Kılıçlı neighborhood of Beikoz and the Kara Kiraz neighborhood of Şile. Firefighters have brought wildfires under control in the Kirazlı neighborhoods near Istanbul. Approximately 50 decares of oak and pine forest, equivalent to seven football pitches, were destroyed in the blaze. The cause of the forest fire remains unknown at this time.