Forest fire in the Türkävler area, next to which the Yeniköy Thermal Power Plant is located. File photoANKARA, Jun 22 Turkish authorities have suspicions of sabotage in connection with the raging forest fires in the resort town of Marmaris, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Vahit Kirisci said. The forestry department of Muğla Province in Turkey informed on Tuesday that a large forest fire broke out in Marmaris, due to strong gusts of wind, the fire continues to spread. According to media reports, 20 helicopters and 14 aircraft were involved in extinguishing fires. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan carried out a helicopter inspection in Marmaris on Wednesday, and the authorities promise to bring those responsible to justice.» Currently, 2,600 people are working on the ground. The number of planes fighting the fire has reached 41. 151 people were evacuated from their homes as a precaution. regarding the fire, there are suspicions of sabotage,» TRT Haber quoted the minister as saying.
