The fire that broke out in the maquis area in Yolçatı District of Bursa’s Nilüfer district caused great damage. The roof of a facility belonging to Uludağ University was also damaged in the fire. Fire Brigade and Regional Directorate of Forestry teams are responding to the fire.
Fire Details
The fire that broke out in the Yolçatı District of Nilüfer district caused panic in the surrounding area. Firefighters and Regional Directorate of Forestry teams, who were dispatched to the region upon notice, are trying to control the fire.
The fire spread rapidly under the influence of the wind and spread to the forest area. The flames spread to the farms and caused the death of small cattle. In addition, the roof of a facility belonging to Uludağ University was partially burned in the fire.
While a helicopter was dispatched to the region for air support, ground water sprinklers and fire brigades are fighting the fire. Efforts are continuing to control the fire with the intense efforts of the teams.