# Large forest fire burns close to residential areas in Ankara

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-24 00:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/24/large-forest-fire-burns-close-to-residential-areas-in-ankara?traffic_source=rss

> A large forest fire near Mamak, on the outskirts of Turkey’s capital Ankara, is threatening homes in nearby residential areas.