A powerful forest fire threatens hotels in Antalya, and the evacuation of tourists was captured on video.
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A major fire is reportedly raging in the Aksu district, located near Antalya, a popular resort among Russians. As a precaution, guests of the Titanic Hotel have been temporarily accommodated in another hotel.
"There is currently no information about casualties," the publication states.
Authorities have already launched an investigation to determine the cause of the incident, while emergency services are attempting to contain the fire.
More than 800 firefighters, 14 aircraft, and 20 helicopters were deployed to fight the storm. However, strong winds are hampering their efforts.
Meanwhile, the Turkish portal AntalyaHakkında reported on social media that tourists are also being evacuated from hotels located in the resort area of Belek.
The Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) stated that there were no casualties or injuries among Russians due to the forest fire in Belek, RIA Novosti reports.
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