Fire along the Turkish-Syrian border erupts - Guvecci

01/07

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Turkish firemen rush to prevent fires spreading from neighboring Syria into Turkey, close to the village of Guveççi. Syrian activist believe the fires were a deliberate attempt by the country's regime to stop rebel movement along the border.

02/07

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A Turkish helicopter carrying water flies over the tense border region with Syria that was swept by fires. Syrian activist believe the fires were a deliberate attempt by the country's regime to stop rebel movement along the border.

03/07

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A Turkish helicopter seen through a cloud of dust as it lands after unloading water to prevent fires spreading from bordering Syria into Turkey. Syria activist believe the fires were a deliberate attempt by the country's regime.

04/07

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A plume of smoke is seen along the Turkish-Syrian border close to the village of Guveççi, Turkey. Syrian activist believe the fires were a deliberate attempt by the country's regime to stop rebel movement along the border with Turkey.

05/07

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A Turkish helicopter carries water over the tense border region with Syria that was swept by fire. Syrian activist believe the fires were a deliberate attempt by the country's regime to stop rebel movement along the border with Turkey.

06/07

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A Turkish helicopter carries water over the tense border region with Syria that was swept by fires. Syrian activist believe the fires were a deliberate attempt by the country's regime to stop rebel movement along the border with Turkey.

07/07

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According to Syrian activist and to local press in Turkey, fires were set along the tense border between Syria and Turkey by the Syrian regime authorities to prevent rebel movement. The Turkish fire department is patrolling the border.