SHIP traffic has resumed in Turkey's Dardanelles Strait, it＊s as firemen brought a major blaze under control Reuters reported.

More than 150 ships had been halted at the north and south entrances to the Dardanelles to allow for helicopters and planes to scoop up water to douse the flames.

"We have brought the fire under control before 48 hours were up. Our only consolation is that there has been no loss of life," said Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli.

More than 1,200 people from 11 villages have been evacuated from the path of the fire, which broke out in Cannakale province and was fanned by high temperatures, dry air and strong winds.

Some 90 people suffered injuries from the fire, which affected 4,080 hectares (11861.06 acres), including forest and agricultural land, authorities said. No deaths were reported.