A fire broke out in the Dülükbaba Forest in the Merkez Şehitkamil district for reasons unknown. Upon receiving the alert, the Directorate of Forestry and the Metropolitan Municipality fire brigade teams were directed to the scene to intervene in the fire. The teams are currently working to bring the fire under control.
The teams continue their efforts to control the fire in the Dülükbaba Forest. The exact cause of the fire is still unknown, but authorities are working to contain it and prevent any further damage to the forest and surrounding areas.
The Gaziantep Governor’s Office released a statement regarding the fire at Dülük Baba Hill in the afternoon. Various teams, including the Directorate of Forestry, Metropolitan Municipality Fire Department, Department of Public Works, Şehitkamil and Şahinbey Municipality Fire Departments, and private sector fire brigades, have been mobilized for emergency intervention. It was estimated that the fire had affected an area of approximately 20 hectares, and a firefighting helicopter from the Hatay province has been dispatched for urgent assistance.
Efforts are underway to extinguish the fire in the Dülükbaba Forest, with teams from multiple organizations working together to bring the situation under control. The authorities are closely monitoring the situation and making use of all available resources to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading further.
The firefighting efforts are ongoing, with teams using various equipment such as fire trucks and bulldozers to combat the blaze. The authorities have also called in additional support from neighboring provinces to assist in extinguishing the fire and protecting the forest and nearby residential areas.
As the situation develops, the authorities are urging residents and visitors to stay away from the affected area and follow any evacuation orders issued by the emergency services. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and further updates will be provided as the firefighting operations progress.
