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A devastating forest fire in Eskişehir, Turkey, claimed the lives of 10 heroes (5 forest workers, 5 AKUT volunteers). An investigation has been launched into the tragedy.

Ragıp Şahin, a 45-year-old Forest Directorate driver and father of two, died after sustaining 2nd-degree burns while battling a forest fire in İzmir's Ödemiş, where he was among the first responders.

A large forest fire in Hatay's Dörtyol district continues for a second day, leading to the evacuation of 920 homes and 1,870 people. Aerial and ground intervention efforts are ongoing to contain the blaze.

A forest fire in İzmir's Menderes and Seferihisar districts entered its third day, forcing the evacuation of 5 villages and 2 neighborhoods. Strong winds impede firefighting efforts, as teams battle the blaze from air and ground.

A devastating forest fire in Seferihisar, İzmir, spread to the 345-house Doğankent Site, leading to its full evacuation and significant damage to homes and vehicles. Firefighting and cooling efforts are ongoing as residents assess the destruction.

Birleşik Kamu-İş Konfederasyonu reacted to the loss of volunteers' lives in the Bursa forest fire, criticizing incompetence and negligence in public administration. The confederation called for ensuring safety and merit-based appointments.

Turkey is battling severe forest fires in Bursa, Karabük, and Kahramanmaraş. Dozens of neighborhoods are evacuated as thousands of personnel and hundreds of vehicles strive to contain the blazes.

Birleşik Metal-İş condemns recent forest fires in Turkey, criticizing inadequate response, the sale of THK planes, and the 2B land application. The union demands nationalization of THK aircraft, comprehensive measures, and accountability.