Because of heat and fires .. Türkiye faces an unprecedented environmental crisis
face Türkiye an unprecedented environmental crisis with continued A free wave severe and outbreak Fires huge in a number of regions, most notably the historic city of Bursa and Safran Polo. The fourth largest city in Turkey and a major industrial center, and the fire later extended to the Karabuk region in the north of the country, which is the largest forest region, and includes the tourist city of Safran Polo, to Kamarman Marash in the south.
strong winds hinder efforts
despite the harness of 850 mechanisms, 6 aircraft and 4 helicopters, the strong winds hindered air fire operations. The minister said: "When the wind blows, the aircraft cannot fly, and it sometimes takes days to control the fire."
Local citizens participated in the firefighting efforts using their tractors and water tanks, in an influential human scene showed by clips broadcast on official television. Erdogan is the situation that "war"Noting that more than 3,100 fires erupted since the beginning of the summer, 96% of them as a result of human activities, such as smoking, picnics, or sabotage. Vasy in recent years for non -urgent activities such as building and mining, which has increased the fragility of the ecosystem, according to local press reports.
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