08 Aug 2025 / Dardanelles, Turkiye

Traffic suspended due to forest fire

Vessel traffic in the Dardanelles was suspended in both directions at 15.30 hours local time today (8 August) due to a forest fire.

The Strait is being used as water supply point for firefighting aircraft.

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