Forest fire in Aydın's Kuyucak: 11 helicopters, 220 personnel mobilized

A forest fire broke out at around 14:00 in a wooded area near Gencelli village in Kuyucak district, Aydın. According to reports, the fire, which is expanding rapidly under the influence of wind, has been met with an aerial response of 11 helicopters and 6 aircraft, while ground forces have deployed 40 all-terrain vehicles, 5 water tankers, and 3 dozers; a total of 220 personnel are actively operating in the area.

The mountainous and steep terrain is slowing the pace of ground teams' advance, while aerial operations form the backbone of the response effort. It was noted that the fire has not yet been brought under control and teams are continuing their operations.

Gencelli village is located approximately 12 kilometers south of Kuyucak district center. The region experienced brief forest fires during last summer as well; however, this is the first time that combined air and ground forces have been deployed on this scale.