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Wildfire ravages forested land across Türkiye’s Canakkale

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August 17, 2025 04:30 PM GMT+03:00

A wildfire that started Saturday afternoon continued to ravage the forests of Gelibolu (Gallipoli) in northwestern Türkiye’s Canakkale on Sunday.

The fires damaged a wide stretch of woodland, the authorities stated Sunday, as it affected residents and the local wildlife.

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Smoke has filled more residential areas of the peninsula, with worried citizens watching the firefighting efforts unfold.

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Six villages have been evacuated as a precaution so far, with more than 250 people relocated.

“So far, the fire has not reached any residential areas. Evacuated residents have been moved to safe zones,” Canakkale Governor Omer Toraman said.

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The peninsula is also home to a dense roe deer population, which could be seen fleeing burnt woods on Sunday.

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Firefighting teams are battling the flames from both the air and the ground with planes, helicopters, vehicles, and nearly 900 personnel.

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Due to the fire’s proximity, the historical site of the Battle of Gallipoli—the battlefield of the Dardanelles campaign in World War I—has been partially closed to visitors, along with several other cultural sites.

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Crews of firefighters battled through the night and during the early hours of Sunday as the fires blazed through more forested areas.

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Local farmers have joined the response, assisting by transporting water with their own tanks to support extinguishing efforts on the second day to control the wildfire.

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The blazes raged through the night on Sunday as efforts to contain the fire have not yet been successful.

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The operation is coordinated by the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the Regional Forestry Directorate, the gendarmerie, police, and other relevant agencies.

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Smoke has filled more residential areas of the peninsula, with worried citizens watching the firefighting efforts unfold.

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Animals have been among those affected directly by the fires as the forests of Canakkale host a diverse group of wildlife.