Turkish army starts forest fire in Lice, violent clashes continue

The Turkish army started a forest fire during the operation they launched in the rural area between Lice and Hazro, while there are reports of violent clashes from the region.

Reports say rural parts of the Yalaza (Kerwas) and Bağlan (Mişrif) villages of Amed’s Lice district and Hazro’s Çiftlibahçe (Helhel) village were surrounded by soldiers late Friday night.

According to the information provided by villagers, there have been violent clashes in the region since the morning.

Helicopters fired intense shots into the operation grounds and started forest fires in the triangle between three villages. There are still sounds of clashes coming from the region and smoke rising.