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Forest fires in Çanakkale, area the size of 3,500 football fields burns

Çanakkale's Kızılkeçili village witnessed a forest fire on July 16, Sunday, which was brought under control after 52 hours, scorching approximately 2,500 hectares of land, which is equivalent to 3,500 football fields. The fire affected about 1,200 hectares of fertile and forested areas, as well as nearly 1,300 hectares of non-forested land.

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In a statement made on his social media account, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı said, "The forest fire in Çanakkale has been brought under control. The efforts for extinguishing the fire are ongoing. We remain vigilant for our forests. The support of our esteemed nation strengthens our struggle. Let's stay away from actions that could cause forest fires and protect our green homeland together."