Aliaga, Turkey – A fierce forest fire broke out in the Bozkoy area of Aliaga, prompting an all-out emergency response.

Firefighting crews are battling the flames both from the ground and the air.

Efforts to bring the blaze under control are ongoing with no breaks in operation.

Seven aircraft and fourteen helicopters have been deployed to douse the fire from above.

On the ground, forty fire trucks and five heavy-duty machines are working around the clock.

A total of 287 personnel are actively involved in the fight.

Authorities have pledged to continue their efforts with full force until the last flame is extinguished.

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