Forest Fire Put Out In Marmaris

MUGLA - The forest fire which broke out in Kufre region of Hisaronu village of western Marmaris town was put out early on Wednesday. Cooling efforts in the region continue.
Fire fighters in Icmeler, Armutalan and Beldibi and military units from Aksaz Naval Base Command took the fire under control and put it out.
A total of ten hectares of land was damaged in the fire.
Officials said that the fire was caused by the picnickers, adding that police were searching for almost ten people who were believed to start the forest fire.
(ÖS) 14.05.2003