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Gdz Electric's Statement on Izmir Fire: No Evidence that It Originated From Power Lines
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It has been revealed that GDZ Elektrik, which was shown responsible for the forest fires in İzmir by Governor Süleyman Elban himself, has not paid Corporate Tax for three years. Due to the fires that have been going on for days in many districts of İzmir, major forest losses have occurred. Many claims have been made regarding the cause of the fires. İzmir Governor Süleyman Elban said that the cause of the fires was power lines. Elban, who denied…
It was announced that the forest fires affecting Izmir were caused by power lines. All eyes turned to the electricity distribution company GDZ Elektrik. While the company made a statement saying 'there is no concrete finding', it was revealed in AFAD's report that the company had issued maintenance and cleaning warnings for power lines.
İzmir Governor Süleyman Elban said in a statement that the fires were caused by power lines, while GDZ Elektrik said, "There is no concrete finding."
After İzmir Governor Elban said that the fires in Çeşme, Seferihisar, Ödemiş and Foça were caused by power lines, GDZ Elektrik made a statement saying, "There is no concrete evidence that the fires started from power lines."
GDZ Electric's statement on Izmir fire: No evidence that it originated from power lines
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