Massive forest fire spreading into settlement areas in Mediterranean district

A massive forest fire broke out on July 28 in the Manavgat district of southern Antalya, threatening residential areas. Authorities ordered residents of four neighborhoods to evacuate their homes, amid attempts to stop the flames with land and aerial interventions.

Forest fires erupted at four different points in southern Antalya's Manavgat district on July 28, scorching through several kilometers of the highly wooded area.

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