Bilecik and İzmir have been declared disaster areas.

Bilecik and İzmir have been declared disaster areas.

25.07.2025 13:44

Bilecik and Izmir, which are struggling with wildfires, have been declared a "Disaster Area Affecting General Life." In a statement, Interior Minister Yerlikaya said, "A total of 85 container setups have been carried out, with 56 in Izmir, 26 in Bilecik, and 3 in Sakarya. A total of 128 million lira has been allocated to cover the damages caused by the fires."

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Bilecik and Izmir have been declared a "Disaster Area Affecting General Life" due to the forest fires that occurred.



Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya made a statement on social media regarding the forest fires that occurred between June 27 and July 24. Yerlikaya stated that citizens living in 120 neighborhoods affected by the forest fires were relocated to safe areas as a precaution.



THE DAMAGE FROM FIRES IN 9 PROVINCES HAS BEEN REVEALED



Yerlikaya expressed that the return of citizens living in residential areas where the fire danger has been brought under control has been ensured, stating, "Due to the fires; 1,157 buildings, 1,458 independent sections were examined in 9 provinces, and it was determined that 311 houses, 16 workplaces, and 50 barns were destroyed or heavily damaged."



IZMIR AND BILECIK DECLARED DISASTER AREAS



Yerlikaya announced that Bilecik and Izmir have been declared a "Disaster Area Affecting General Life," stating, "A total of 85 containers have been set up in 3 of our provinces, including 56 in Izmir, 26 in Bilecik, and 3 in Sakarya. A total of 128 million 492 thousand 242 TL has been allocated by AFAD to cover the damages caused by the fires."



27 PEOPLE ARRESTED



Yerlikaya also provided information about those who were processed regarding the forest fires that occurred between May 1 and July 24. Accordingly, 25 people were arrested in connection with 184 forest fires that occurred in 34 provinces by the General Command of Gendarmerie; judicial control measures were imposed on 47 individuals. The General Directorate of Security arrested 2 people in connection with 56 forest fires; judicial control measures were imposed on 2 individuals.



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