General Situation of the Fire

On June 29, 2024, a forest fire broke out near the Kuşadası-Selçuk road. Thanks to the rapid response of firefighting teams both from the air and on the ground, the fire was brought under control. Approximately 500 hectares of forest area were damaged by the fire. The intervention that began with the first light of the morning successfully extinguished the fire in a short period.

Causes and Intervention

Although the exact cause of the Kuşadası fire has not yet been determined, it is believed that hot weather conditions and human factors played a role in the spread of the fire. Experts emphasize that most fires are caused by human activities, with cigarette butts posing a significant danger. Helicopters, planes, and numerous fire trucks from the Izmir Regional Forestry Directorate were deployed to combat the fire. Cooling efforts in the affected area are ongoing.

Containment of the Fire

The fire started at 18:26 on June 29 in the Pamucak Kuşadası road area of Selçuk district. Upon receiving the alert, firefighting teams were dispatched to the scene and intervened both from the air and on the ground, quickly bringing the fire under control. Efforts continued until the fire was completely extinguished.

Affected Areas

A total of 500 hectares of forest area in the Kuşadası and Selçuk regions were affected by the fire. The firefighting operation lasted six hours, with intensive efforts from both the air and the ground.

Post-Fire Recovery Efforts

Post-fire recovery efforts include a detailed examination of the burned areas to determine which regions have the potential to regenerate naturally. While nature will renew itself, some areas will receive minor interventions, and others will undergo extensive reforestation efforts. This process will be managed by the General Directorate of Forestry, involving rehabilitation and restoration techniques.

The General Directorate of Forestry is providing support to volunteers fighting forest fires and encourages community involvement in re-greening the burned forest areas. Additionally, it is clarified that claims about opening the burned forests for tourism are false, as these areas are protected for public benefit.