A major forest fire broke out in the Taraklı district of Turkey’s Sakarya province, spreading rapidly due to strong winds. Authorities evacuated 100 residents for safety. Firefighting teams, military units, and emergency responders are battling the flames, which have lit up the region’s mountainous forest at night. No injuries have been reported so far. Investigations are ongoing, with 17 suspects detained in connection with multiple fires across provinces. The disaster highlights rising risks from climate change as Türkiye continues its efforts to control and extinguish the blaze.
