Monday, 24 August 2026
Rīga TV

World and Latvian news in one place

WorldPublished: 24 August 2026 at 04:36

Large forest fire threatens homes on outskirts of Ankara

A large forest fire is burning near residential areas in the Mamak district on the outskirts of Turkey's capital, Ankara, threatening nearby homes.

A significant forest fire has broken out on the outskirts of Ankara, Turkey's capital, threatening homes in the surrounding area. The blaze is centered in the Mamak district, located on the edge of the city.

The fire is reported to be advancing close to residential neighborhoods, raising concerns for properties and residents in its path. No further details have been provided regarding the cause of the fire, its exact scale, or how long it has been burning.

The situation is described as an active threat to nearby residential areas, though the source report does not include specific information on casualties, evacuations, or property damage.

Comments

0/1500

Comments are automatically moderated. No hate, threats, personal data or spam.

Loading comments…

More in this category