The forest fire that started yesterday in the Marmaris region of Turkey's Mugla region was localized at night, but re-ignited.

APA reports quoting NTV that both ground and air interventions are being carried out to extinguish the fire in Bordubet neighborhood.

20 helicopters and 14 planes were involved in extinguishing the fire covering an area of ​​250 hectares.

A total of 1,494 firefighters, 363 fire engines and 39 vehicles are involved in fire prevention.

Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Vahit Kirishchi and other officials are in the area.

The cause of the fire is still unknown.

The fire, detected by drones, quickly spread to a large area due to the wind.

30 houses were evacuated due to fire danger.

The Interior Minister said that the possibility of sabotage of the Noble Fire was being investigated.

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04.07

The forest fire in Mugla was extinguished.

APA reports that the official Anadolu Agency reported about it.

It was noted that a large number of vehicles were involved in fighting the fire.

An investigation is underway in the area.

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02.26

A forest fire in Mugla was detected by a drone.

APA reports that the Turkish National Defense Ministry said this.

The ministry said that a fire was discovered during the flight of a Navy drone.

Relevant government agencies were immediately notified.

Manpower and equipment were sent to fight the fire.

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02.13

Fighting continues in Mugla.

APA reports that Minister of Agriculture Vahid Kirishchi made a statement to the press regarding the fire.

The minister said that firefighters arrived at the scene 10 minutes after the fire started.

More than 150 vehicles and 600 personnel were involved in the firefighting.

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01.11

A forest fire broke out in Turkey's Mugla province.

APA reports that the fire was registered in Marmaris district.

Manpower and helicopters were involved in fighting the fire.

Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu is at the scene.