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Drone footage surveys the scorched forestland around Kavsit, in Aydin province's Cine district in southwestern Türkiye, days after a wildfire broke out there on July 30.
Firefighting teams remain on site as authorities report the blaze is largely contained following an extended operation across the forested terrain.
The fire ignites on July 30 in a forested area near Kavsit, on the outskirts of Cine, though the cause has not yet been determined.
Crews mobilize quickly as flames spread through dense woodland, prompting an immediate emergency response from local and regional fire services.
Flames advance through the hillside terrain surrounding Kavsit Yaylasi, a highland area within the Cine district.
Strong winds and dry vegetation complicate early containment efforts, pushing the fire across a wider stretch of forest before crews gain the upper hand.
Five homes in Kavsit Yaylasi sustain damage as the fire reaches residential structures on the settlement's edge.
Emergency teams prioritize protecting remaining homes while assessing the extent of destruction across the affected neighborhood.
Authorities evacuate 30 homes in the area as a precaution while firefighting operations continue.
Residents leave the settlement under guidance from emergency crews, who focus on containing the blaze before it reaches additional structures.
Livestock from four neighborhoods are relocated to the Cine Livestock Market for safety as the fire spreads nearby.
The move allows farmers to keep animals away from smoke and active flame fronts during the operation.
Firefighting crews continue working through the forested terrain to bring the blaze under control, deploying ground teams alongside aerial support.
Coordinated efforts target remaining hot spots across the fire's perimeter in the days following the outbreak.
A drone captures the scale of the burned area from above, documenting the extent of forest affected by the fire near Kavsit.
The aerial perspective shows the terrain crews have worked to secure since the blaze began.
Officials report the wildfires in Aydin's Cine district, along with a separate blaze in Balikesir's Susurluk district, are largely brought under control.
Crews remain deployed to complete containment work and monitor the affected forestland.
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli confirms that efforts continue to contain both the Cine and Susurluk fires fully and urges the public to avoid lighting open fires outdoors.
He asks residents to report any sign of smoke or flame to the 112 Emergency Call Center.
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