27.07.2025 20:22
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya, providing information about the ongoing investigations into the forest fires, stated, "Our gendarmerie has detained 7 suspects. Of these, 3 have been arrested; judicial control measures have been imposed on 4." Furthermore, Minister Yerlikaya also explained the causes of the forest fires one by one.
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya provided information regarding the ongoing investigations into forest fires through his official social media account.
Minister Yerlikaya stated the following in his post:
"7 SUSPECTS DETAINED, 3 ARRESTED"
"Between July 22-27, 2025, our Gendarmerie detained 7 suspects related to the Forest Fires. Of these, 3 were arrested; judicial control measures were imposed on 4."
THEY STARTED A FIRE TO CLEAN THE FIELD
In the Kocatöngel neighborhood of Hendek, Sakarya; it was determined that the forest fire, which started on July 22 and was extinguished on the same day, occurred as a result of a fire set to clean the field spreading to the forested area. Judicial control measures were imposed on the suspects named M.Ç. and N.O.
HE SET FIRE TO HIS OLD MATTRESS AND BURNED THE FOREST
In the Boztepe neighborhood of Akyazı, Sakarya; it was determined that the forest fire, which started on July 22 and was extinguished on the same day, occurred when the suspect named A.B. was trying to burn his old mattress, causing the fire to spread to the forested area. The suspect was arrested.
"THE FIRE SET FOR CLEANING PURPOSES IN THE OPERATION SPREAD TO THE FORESTED AREA"
In Kışla Village, Ovacık, Karabük; judicial control measures were imposed on the suspect named B.K., who was found in the area where the forest fire started on July 23 and was extinguished on July 26. In the Karaçam neighborhood of Savaştepe, Balıkesir; it was determined that the forest fire, which started on July 25 and was extinguished on the same day, occurred due to a fire set for cleaning purposes in an operation spreading to the forested area. In this context, suspects named N.A., H.S., and M.S., who were found in the area where the fire broke out, were detained. 2 were arrested, and judicial control measures were imposed on 1.
"MAY ALLAH PROTECT OUR COUNTRY AND NATION FROM ALL DISASTERS"
Especially during the hot summer days, it is of great importance for our citizens to be much more cautious and careful in order to protect our forests. May Allah protect our country and nation from all disasters."
Yerlikaya's post is as follows: