27.07.2025 20:23
The Minister of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change, Murat Kurum, made a statement regarding the toll of forest fires across the country. In his statement, Kurum said, "We have determined that a total of 104 structures have been severely damaged or destroyed in the forest fires."
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Minister Murat Kurum stated, "We have determined that a total of 104 structures are severely damaged or destroyed in the forest fires."
Turkey is struggling with forest fires. The toll of the forest fires that have erupted in many parts of the country for weeks is becoming heavier.
Recently, thousands of citizens have been evacuated due to the widespread forest fires in Bursa and Karabük; citizens are experiencing difficulties in recent days.
MURAT KURUM ANNOUNCED THE TOLL
The toll of the forest fires was announced by the Minister of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change, Murat Kurum. In a statement on his social media account, Kurum said, "Our damage assessment teams are continuing their work in the areas where the fires have been brought under control. We have started our damage assessment work in the areas of Bursa where the flames have been brought under control. Initially, we have determined that 1 social facility, 2 residences, and 2 warehouses are severely damaged in the Kestel and Gürsu districts."
104 STRUCTURES SEVERELY DAMAGED OR DESTROYED
Kurum also stated, "We have determined that a total of 104 independent units, including 68 residences, are severely damaged or destroyed: 59 in Karabük, 12 in Sakarya, 16 in Bilecik, 9 in Uşak, and 3 in Antalya."
We wish all our citizens a speedy recovery. Once our work is completed, we will not waste any time in healing the wounds," he announced that 104 structures have been damaged.
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