Minister Yerlikaya: Over 4,000 Citizens Safely Evacuated
The Minister of Internal Affairs, Ali Yerlikaya, addressed the recent forest fire that occurred in the Eşme district of Uşak in a recent statement.
During his address, Minister Yerlikaya highlighted the following points:
– 4,159 citizens have been successfully evacuated to safe locations.
– Preliminary damage assessments have been conducted in Izmir, Bolu, and other affected regions.
– The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) will quickly provide support payments to those affected.
– An initial amount of 13.5 million lira has been allocated for immediate assistance.
The government is working diligently to provide aid and support to those impacted by the fires, and efforts are ongoing to manage and contain the situation. Stay tuned for further updates on the forest fire in Eşme district of Uşak.
