Tragic Blaze Ravages Southeast Turkey: 5 Dead, Dozens Injured

Five people were killed and dozens required medical treatment when a fire, starting in crop stubble, spread through settlements in southeast Turkey. The blaze, fanned by winds, was controlled early Friday. Authorities are investigating the cause, which is believed to be sparked by a power line.

Five people lost their lives and dozens needed medical attention after a fire, reportedly ignited by crop stubble, swept through settlements in southeast Turkey overnight, according to officials and news reports on Friday.

The fire, which erupted between Diyarbakir and Mardin provinces, spread rapidly through the villages of Koksalan, Yazcicegi, and Bagacik, driven by strong winds. Diyarbakir Governor Ali Ihsan Su confirmed that the blaze was brought under control early Friday.

Health Minister Fahrettin Koca stated on social media platform X that 44 individuals received hospital treatment, including 10 who are in serious condition. Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc announced an investigation to determine the cause of the blaze, believed to be sparked by a power line, as per Gazete Duvar.

Residents and villagers attempting to extinguish the fire were among the hospitalized, and hundreds of farm animals perished, according to HaberTurk. Meanwhile, in northwest Turkey, firefighters tackled a separate wildfire near Ayvacik in Canakkale province, where the small village of Camkoy was evacuated as a precaution.

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