Investigation ongoing, 2 arrested

Two people have been arrested, while efforts to battle the blaze that started yesterday around 2pm and spread due to winds in the Mersinlik village area of ​​İskele.

Reports say that 2 thousand 600 acres of land have been destroyed so far in the area.
It was reported that a firefighter who was injured during the firefighting efforts and three people that were affected by the smoke were taken to the hospital.

The Ardahan-Mersinlik road has been closed to the public due to the fire.