AFAD President Okay Memiş conducted an investigation at the scene following the explosion in the Torbalı district of İzmir. As a result of the investigations, Memiş stated that serious damage was detected in the surrounding area, including the building where the explosion occurred.
Some of the headlines from Memiş’s statements are as follows:
- 9-10 injured people are in hospital and are expected to be discharged in the morning
- Controlled entry and exit to buildings will be provided.
- The gendarmerie provides security at the entrances of buildings.
- The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change teams conducted investigations
- It was determined that the building where the explosion was heavily damaged.
- Other investigations will continue in the morning.
- He prayed for God’s mercy upon the citizens who lost their lives and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.
Following his statements, Memiş emphasized that AFAD stands by the citizens and is ready to provide all kinds of support.
Source: Kadir ÖZEN- Tekin GÜRBULAK/ İZMİR