Wildfire Spreading Across Three Districts in Adana Hits Rural Areas
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A forest fire that started in Adana's Kozan district and spread to İmamoğlu and Aladağ has affected 15 neighborhoods, damaging homes and barns, with 835 people evacuated from the affected region.
Efforts to control the forest fire that began in Enizçakırı Neighborhood of Adana's Kozan district are ongoing. Fueled by strong winds, the flames spread to rural settlements in the İmamoğlu and Aladağ districts. While teams continue their aerial and ground interventions, intensive work has led to a reduction in the fire's intensity and control at specific points.
The fire, which spread across three districts and affected approximately 15 neighborhoods, caused damage to some homes and barns in the region. As a safety measure, 835 citizens living in 285 households were evacuated as a precaution. Drone footage showed a large number of trees and agricultural areas turned to ash.