Fire in a pile of plant waste in Seydikemer: 500 square meters were burned
A fire that broke out in a vegetative waste area next to the cemetery in the Kumluova neighborhood of Seydikemer was extinguished by fire crews. A pile of vegetative waste covering an area of approximately 500 square meters burned; the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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A fire broke out in the area designated for plant waste and dry trash next to the cemetery in the Kumluova neighborhood, which is part of the Seydikemer district of Muğla.
Upon receiving the fire report, fire crews from the Muğla Metropolitan Municipality’s Seydikemer Fire Department were dispatched to the area.
"Tomato stalks" were burning
The crews determined that plant waste—located within agricultural land and commonly known among locals as “tomato waste”—was burning and intervened to extinguish the fire.
As a result of the crews’ efforts, the fire was brought under control and completely extinguished. The fire damaged a pile of plant waste covering an area of approximately 500 square meters.
Cause of the fire under investigation
While it is believed the fire started along the roadside, an investigation has been launched to determine the cause.
Burning stubble and plant waste is prohibited
According to environmental regulations, burning stubble and plant waste is prohibited and subject to administrative fines. Especially in dry and windy weather, fires that start in such piles can quickly spread to agricultural land and forested areas.
To report forest fires, call 177; for other fires, call the Fire Department at 110 or the 112 Emergency Call Center.
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