Yumaklı Said the Fires Were Extinguished Thanks to Effective Aerial and Ground Operations

Minister Yumaklı announced all wildfires under control Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı announced that the wildfires in Aydın's Çine district, Balıkesir's Susurluk district and İzmir's Buca district have been fully brought under control. Yumaklı said the fires were extinguished thanks to effective aerial and ground operations. Since Wednesday, July 29, when winds intensified, a total of 314 fires — 192 of them outside forest land — have been responded to across the country, and all were extinguished as a result of continuous, effective intervention.

He also urged vigilance: “However, the fire risk persists. Our teams will remain on 24/7 alert. We ask the public not to let their guard down.

Please do not light fires outdoors. Avoid behavior that could spark a fire. If you see the slightest smoke or flames, call 112 Emergency Call Center.

Remember: forests are our tomorrows, entrusted to us. Protecting this trust and preserving our Green Homeland is our common duty.”