A major forest fire has been reported in Antalya province in southern Turkey, where the flames are advancing rapidly in strong winds. The situation is centered in the Kaş area, while emergency services are engaged on the ground and from the air.
Fire center in Kaş, response from air and ground
The fire broke out in the Kaş area, one of Antalya’s districts, and according to the version reported by Turkish media, the operation to contain the flames has been carried out simultaneously from the air and the ground.
Turkish authorities have launched a large-scale operation to bring the situation under control, while the terrain and strong winds are making it more difficult to isolate the fire.
Resources deployed
According to Turkish media, the operation involves 6 helicopters, 3 firefighting aircraft, 14 fire engines, 5 water supply vehicles, 2 rapid response vehicles, and 135 forestry service personnel.
The figures point to a significant operational commitment, but so far there is no information indicating that the fire has been brought under control.
Wind is aiding the spread of the flames
Despite the intensive response, efforts to isolate the fire are continuing. The main factor worsening the situation remains the wind, which according to reports is helping the flames spread quickly.
Under these conditions, authorities remain on alert as firefighting operations continue, with no announcement yet that the situation has been fully brought under control.
Images released from the scene show an active fire front and the continued intervention of firefighting teams in the Antalya area.
At this stage, the information made public is focused on the scale of the operation and the difficulties created by strong winds in battling the fire.