Türkiye Battles Kaş Wildfire While Assisting France
🔥 Türkiye Battles Forest Fire in Kaş While Sending Firefighting Aid to France
A large forest fire broke out in the Üzümlü neighborhood of Kaş, Antalya Province, on 28 July. The blaze, driven by strong winds, prompted an immediate response from firefighting teams on the ground and in the air.
ℹ️ Emergency services launched a large-scale operation to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby forested areas.
🚁 Large-Scale Firefighting Operation Underway
Following reports from local residents, the Antalya Regional Forestry Directorate and municipal fire brigades quickly mobilized resources to combat the wildfire.
- 🚁 6 firefighting helicopters.
- ✈️ 3 firefighting aircraft.
- 🚒 14 fire engines.
- 💧 5 water supply vehicles.
- 🚑 2 rapid response vehicles.
- 👨🚒 135 forestry personnel.
Authorities continue working to bring the fire under control while monitoring weather conditions that may affect firefighting efforts.
🤝 Türkiye Sends Assistance to France
While responding to the wildfire in Antalya, Türkiye has also dispatched two firefighting aircraft to France after receiving an official request for assistance.
The announcement was made by Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı, who noted that the deployment follows a similar recent firefighting mission to Spain.
Minister İbrahim Yumaklı stated that Türkiye will continue supporting other countries in protecting forests by sharing its firefighting experience and operational capabilities whenever assistance is requested.
🌍 Wildfires Continue Across Europe
Wildfires have affected several European countries in recent weeks, highlighting the growing challenges posed by extreme summer temperatures and dry weather.
In southwestern France, firefighters are battling a major wildfire in the Gironde region. According to French authorities, the fire has already burned more than 42,000 hectares and forced the evacuation of approximately 220,000 people.
📌 The situation remains dynamic in both Türkiye and France as emergency services continue efforts to contain the fires.
🌲 Protecting Forests Through International Cooperation
Turkish officials emphasized that protecting forests is a shared responsibility and that international cooperation plays a crucial role during periods of heightened wildfire risk.
✅ Türkiye continues to strengthen its wildfire response capabilities while supporting international firefighting operations when needed.
