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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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According to the statement from Çanakkale Chamber of Agriculture, the forest fire has affected 141 producers, resulting in damage to 20 cattle, 22 small ruminants, 87 beehives, 29,028 straw bales, 4,100 hay bales, 480 sacks of bran, 28 tons of harvested wheat, and 8 sheepfolds and 7 barns.