“In order to avoid possible victims and injured, the city authorities are conducting a preventive evacuation of residents and tourists.
It takes place in an orderly manner, without panic.
Some tourists are taken to the city center by sea transport, ”TASS reports.
According to the data available to the diplomatic mission, "among those who left the quarter there are also Russian citizens, about 100 people, who were here on an organized vacation through tour operators."
The Consulate General said that "their life is not in danger, they will be temporarily accommodated in other hotels and provided with everything they need."
On July 31, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that areas in the south of the country affected by forest fires have been declared a disaster zone.
He also held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who confirmed that the country will continue to provide Turkey with comprehensive assistance in extinguishing fires.