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A large forest fire broke out today near the famous Turkish resort of Bodrum, Turkish media reported, quoted by BTA. 

Seven airplanes and helicopters, as well as more than 20 fire trucks, are involved in extinguishing the fire, states TRT-Haber state television.

A strong earthquake in Turkey caused panic

The fire started at 3:00 p.m. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.

In June, a forest fire near the resort of Marmaris destroyed more than 5,000 hectares of forest.

It took almost a week to extinguish the flames.

Bodrum resort

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