A large wildfire near Ürkmez in the Seferihisar district has forced residents and vacationers to evacuate summer homes.

Ongoing fires in nearby Gaziemir and Buca have led to road closures and restricted access, trapping many in the area.

Witnesses report flames burning throughout the day, and frustration is rising over the recurring nature of these seasonal fires.

Calls are growing for better aerial monitoring, more firefighting aircraft, and stricter regulations on access to forested areas during high-risk periods.

A large wildfire near Ürkmez in the Seferihisar district has forced residents and vacationers to evacuate summer homes. Ongoing fires in nearby Gaziemir and Buca have led to road closures and restricted access, trapping many in the area. Witnesses report flames burning throughout the day, and frustration is rising over the recurring nature of these seasonal fires. Calls are growing for better aerial monitoring, more firefighting aircraft, and stricter regulations on access to forested areas during high-risk periods.
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