Forest Fire Causes Temporary Halt in Maritime Traffic

A forest fire in northwestern Turkey briefly disrupted maritime traffic in one direction through the Dardanelles Strait, according to the Turkish Coast Guard. The agency announced a temporary suspension of marine navigation in the north-south direction, but later confirmed the full resumption of traffic. Minister of Agriculture Ibrahim Yumakli stated on X that nine aircraft, six helicopters, and over 360 firefighting personnel were mobilized to extinguish the fire.

Reports from Turkish media highlighted the rapid spread of the fire due to strong winds, with smoke visible from the sea. As a precautionary measure, a village in Çanakkale Province was evacuated as the fire advanced. The Dardanelles Strait serves as a natural boundary between Europe and Asia, connecting the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara. The incident underscores the challenges posed by wildfires in the region and the swift response required to contain them.

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