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Turkey: Forest Fires Continue in Sakarya 2

Firefighting continued in Sakarya on Wednesday, July 23. The forest fire that started three days earlier in the wooded area between the Geyve and Pamukova districts spread to Bilecik Province due to strong winds, prompting the evacuation of several villages and the closure of a major highway.

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Turkey: Forest Fires Continue in Sakarya

Firefighting continued in Sakarya on Wednesday, July 23. The forest fire that started three days earlier in the wooded area between the Geyve and Pamukova districts spread to Bilecik Province due to strong winds, prompting the evacuation of several villages and the closure of a major highway.

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Turkey: Sakarya Forest Fire Forces Evacuations, Spreads Toward Bilecik

A forest fire in Geyve, Sakarya Province, northwestern Turkey, forced the evacuation of the Hacılar and Taşoluk neighborhoods. The blaze, which has burned around 1,500 hectares, is partly contained but has spread to Osmaneli district, Bilecik Province. Fire crews are battling the flames by land and air, while residents move their belongings to safety.