Yumakli told reporters that the fire in Menderes district started in a hobby garden, while the fire in Cesme district was caused by a discarded cigarette butt, Xinhua news agency reported.
About 150 hectares of land in Menderes and 350 hectares of land in Selcuk were affected by the fire, he said.
According to the minister, once the fire fighting efforts are completed, the damage caused by the fire in the area will be assessed.
The state broadcaster TRT reported that many homes throughout the Kaimonu neighborhood and the forest area of Menderes were evacuated due to the proximity of the flames.
Türkiye is often victim of forest fires in summer, especially in its western and southern regions.
About 150 hectares of land in Menderes and 350 hectares of land in Selcuk were affected by the fire, he said.
According to the minister, once the fire fighting efforts are completed, the damage caused by the fire in the area will be assessed.
The state broadcaster TRT reported that many homes throughout the Kaimonu neighborhood and the forest area of Menderes were evacuated due to the proximity of the flames.
Türkiye is often victim of forest fires in summer, especially in its western and southern regions.
