Forest worker martyred in Ödemiş

In a statement, Minister Yumaklı said, 'İbrahim Demir was martyred while fighting to protect the 'Green Homeland'.'

Forest worker İbrahim Demir has been martyred while fighting a forest fire that broke out in Ödemiş, İzmir.

Announcing the sad news on his social media account, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı stated the following:

"Our forest worker İbrahim Demir has been martyred while fighting to protect our green homeland in the fire in Ödemiş, İzmir.

I pray for God's mercy upon our brother who defended the Green Homeland at the cost of his life, and I wish patience for his family and loved ones.

My condolences to our forestry community and our nation.

I also wish a speedy recovery to our brother, driver Ragıp Şahin, who was injured in the same fire zone."

News Source: 12punto