Response to Forest Fire Continues in Bolu
The fire, which started at noon on August 15 in a forest area in Bolu’s Göynük district, has been tried to be brought under control for more than 71 hours. Extinguishing efforts continue uninterruptedly in the Bekirfakılar village location, where the fire broke out.
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Abdulkadir PolatTook off by helicopter to inspect the fire area. The number of teams participating in fire extinguishing activities with great devotion reached 1,357 people on the fourth day. In studies, 12 helicopters, 138 sprinklerstogether with 245 vehiclesand construction equipment are also actively involved.
While the area affected by the fire was concentrated in 12 different points as of yesterday, this number was reduced to 3 points thanks to the intensive interventions of the teams. Fire extinguishing efforts continue meticulously.
It is reported that the beginning of the fire in Bekirfakılar village of Göynük district was caused by stubble fire. As the fire grew, many fire extinguishing teams were dispatched to the region upon the urgent calls of the villagers. While the fire was effective in a wide area, reinforcement teams were also directed to the area.
due to fire Yeniköy, rookie, Bekirfakılaroath cares490 people living in the villages were evacuated as a precaution and taken to safe areas in accordance with security measures.
It was also reported that 2 of the 4 people who were detained for allegedly causing the fire by lighting a stubble fire were arrested. Fire extinguishing efforts and developments regarding the incident are closely followed by the authorities.
