Forest Fires in the Mediterranean Region Tackled from Land and Air

September 9, 2026 · AA Yeşil Hat

Extensive air and ground operations are underway to combat forest fires spreading due to wind in Adana, Antalya, and Mersin, with numerous residential areas evacuated.

Fighting Flames in Adana's Countryside

The forest fire that started in the rural area of Doğanalanı Neighborhood in Adana's Kozan district quickly spread to forest areas in İmamoğlu and Aladağ districts due to the wind. Firefighting efforts, which continued on the ground throughout the night, began to receive aerial support with the dawn. According to the Governor's Office statement, 112 vehicles and 476 personnel, including 3 planes, 9 helicopters, 2 UAVs, 1 TOMA, 55 fire engines, 14 water tankers, 4 initial response vehicles, 7 heavy machinery, and 2 fire trucks, were dispatched to the region. As a precautionary measure, 40 homes in Enizçakırı Neighborhood were evacuated.

Hundreds of Homes Evacuated in Antalya

The fire that started on the evening of September 7 near Karaöz Neighborhood in Antalya's Aksu district, expanded to forest areas in Kepez district due to strong winds. Aerial support from 3 planes and 9 helicopters joined the fight against the flames concentrated around Karaöz, Hatipler, Yeşilkaraman, Kızıllı, and Çamlıca neighborhoods in the morning. While over 1,000 personnel and 165 fire engines were deployed in the field, 254 homes in 4 neighborhoods were evacuated as a precaution, and 8 citizens affected by smoke inhalation were treated in the hospital.

Banana Greenhouses Saved in Mersin

The forest fire that broke out in the Aksaz mevkii of Tekeli Neighborhood in Mersin's Bozyazı district threatened the banana greenhouses in the region. Forest Regional Directorate and Metropolitan Municipality fire brigades were mobilized against the flames that started in the forest area just above the greenhouses. 230 personnel, 2 planes, and 5 helicopters, along with numerous ground vehicles, participated in the firefighting operation. As a result of intensive efforts, the fire was largely brought under control, and cooling activities are continuing uninterrupted on the ground and from the air in the region.

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