Nine arrested over summer forest fires across Türkiye
Turkish authorities arrested nine suspects and placed 14 others under judicial control regarding 52 forest fires across the country since June 1, Justice Minister Akın Gürlek said.
Prosecutors identified 34 suspects in total, he said.
Investigations run in coordination with the Natural Disasters and Accidents Department and chief public prosecutor’s offices to determine exact causes.
Authorities are working to bring both intentional arsonists and people causing fires through negligence to justice, Gürlek said.
