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Cover Fire in Balıkesir Burhaniye Threatens Agricultural Lands
A cover fire that broke out in Şarköy Neighborhood of Burhaniye district in Balıkesir quickly spread due to the wind. Teams continue ground interventions to prevent the flames from reaching olive groves and forested areas.
A cover fire that started in a grassy area in Burhaniye district of Balıkesir rapidly grew due to the wind, posing a risk to nearby agricultural lands and trees.
The fire in Şarköy Neighborhood reportedly began when dry grass and shrubs caught fire for reasons yet to be determined. The flames quickly spread over a wide area.
Residents who noticed the fire immediately informed the authorities. Following the report, fire trucks from the Körfez Group Command of Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality Fire Department and forestry vehicles and workers from the Regional Forestry Directorate were dispatched to the area.
The teams are conducting intensive ground operations to prevent the fire from spreading especially to the extensive olive groves and nearby forested areas. Efforts to contain the flames are ongoing in a race against time.
Firefighters and forestry teams continue their interventions from different points to protect the olive trees, which are a significant source of livelihood in Burhaniye, from damage.
Gendarmerie teams have also taken security measures in the area and launched an investigation into the cause of the fire.
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