Core Points - A series of forest fires broke out in Çanakkale Province, Turkey, on August 11, rapidly spreading due to strong winds [1][3] - The authorities have initiated joint air and ground firefighting efforts and organized large-scale evacuations [1][3] - The Dardanelles Strait has been temporarily closed to navigation, flights at Çanakkale Airport have been suspended, and some sections of the Çanakkale-Ezine highway are closed [1][3] Summary by Sections - Fire Incident Details - The fire initially started at a landfill site in the town of Kepez and Ayvacık County, then spread to forested areas [3] - Strong winds have exacerbated the fire's spread, prompting the deployment of 9 aircraft, 10 helicopters, 69 fire trucks, and nearly 700 personnel for rescue operations [3] - Evacuations have occurred in schools, gendarmerie camps, and residential areas, with residents in risk zones being relocated by sea [3] - Impact on Local Community - A total of 84 trapped individuals were safely evacuated by sea, and 47 people received treatment for smoke inhalation, with no reported fatalities [3] - The province has a high forest area percentage and is prone to wildfires during the dry, windy summer months [5] - Earlier in the month, a maximum-level forest fire alert was issued due to high temperatures and drought conditions [5] - Geographical Significance - The Dardanelles Strait connects the Marmara Sea and the Bosphorus Strait, forming a crucial waterway that links the Black Sea to the Mediterranean and is one of the busiest waterways in the world [7]
受森林火灾影响 土耳其达达尼尔海峡单向封航
Yang Shi Xin Wen·2025-08-11 16:46