Melikgazi Mayor Assoc. Prof. Dr. With the warming of the weather, Mayor Mustafa Palancıoğlu warned that barbecues, samovars, and fires are prohibited in the popular Hisarcık and Gesi recreational areas.

Stating that the forest fires in our country are being fought tirelessly and that all citizens must do their part, Mayor Palancıoğlu said, “Our citizens can enjoy their time with their families in our Melikgazi Municipality Gesi and Hisarcık recreational areas. Especially with the arrival of summer, our citizens show great interest in our recreational areas to both enjoy nature and socialize. We are carrying out the necessary work in our recreational areas to provide the best service to our citizens. We are working to protect the natural environment of our recreational areas and to reduce air pollution.” To prevent further fires and to prevent other citizens from being disturbed, I wanted to emphasize once again that lighting barbecues and samovars is prohibited. It is extremely important for our citizens to be aware of barbecue activities, which increase the risk of fire and cause air pollution and environmental pollution. As you know, while forest fires are being fought diligently across our country, protecting nature and preventing fire risks is a crucial issue.Please, heed the warnings. Let's protect our recreational areas and keep our environment clean. If barbecues and samovars are lit in our recreational areas, you can notify the Melikgazi Municipality Police Department. You can reach us 24/7 via our WhatsApp reporting line at 0530 253 91 91. Let's protect our nature together. We all have our own responsibilities. I thank you in advance for your sensitivity. Let's protect our country and not give fires a chance.” he said.