In Gaziantep, a fire broke out in the Burç Forests, where the zoo is located. Gaziantep Governor Davut Gul announced that the fire was under control and cooling efforts were continuing.A fire broke out in the Burç Forests, which also includes the Gaziantep Zoo, at around 15.00 for an undetermined reason. Dozens of fire trucks, together with TOMA, hundreds of firefighters, police, gendarmerie, forest officers took action at the same time. In addition to helicopters belonging to the General Directorate of Forestry, 3 planes accompanied the extinguishing efforts.
3 extinguishing planes belonging to the General Directorate of Forestry took off from Adana after the notice and intervened in the fire in Gaziantep.
Despite the wind and extreme heat, the teams managed to get the flames under control in 1 hour.
Governor Davut Gül, who made a statement about the fire in the region, which is also close to Gaziantep University, made a statement.Announcing that the fire was under control, Governor Gül, on his social media account, stated that the cause of the fire was being investigated and said, "The fire that started in the Gaziantep Zodiac Forests about an hour ago has been brought under control. Cooling works continue. The cause of the fire is being investigated. Get well soon." Gaziantep Governor Davut Gül, together with Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Fatma Şahin, examined the extinguishing efforts on site. Announcing that the fire was under control, Governor Gül said, "We received the first notice at 14.40. A fire occurred in Gaziantep Burç forests. 10-15 hectares have burned down for now. A significant part of it is a cover fire. Early intervention of the teams prevented the spread of the fire. Forests are very few in Gaziantep, "Each of our trees is very precious to us. We get well soon," he said.