Firefighters curb wildfire in Turkey’s northwestern region after two days
Firefighters brought the wildfire in Turkey’s northwestern Çanakkale province under control on the third day. Some 11 villages were evacuated due to the fire, which was effective in an area of 1,500 hectares, i.e. 2,100 football fields.
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Firefighters on Aug. 24 managed to bring the wildfire that originated in the central districts of Turkey's northwestern Çanakkale province under control on the third day.
"We have brought the fire under control before 48 hours were up ... Our only consolation is that there has been no loss of life," Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı told reporters.