Paint fire starter after food fraud revelation
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Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı announced that at the meeting evaluating the 2026 forest fires, the use of dyed water to detect the person starting the fire was evaluated, that the capacity to throw 462 tons of water was reached with 28 aircraft, 119 helicopters and 14 UAVs in the 2026 target, and that the first saplings would be planted in the COP31 Peace Forest within the scope of the Antalya COP31 Summit.
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Why It Matters
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı explained the stages of firefighting at the meeting evaluating the forest fires of 2026. It was stated that the capacity to drop 462 tons of water was reached with 28 aircraft, 119 helicopters and 14 UAVs. At the same time, information was given about steps against food fraud and the afforestation campaign within the scope of the Antalya COP31 Summit.
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı, at the meeting where he evaluated the forest fires of 2026, also expressed a remarkable suggestion while explaining the stage reached in the fight against fire. Yumaklı said that if the person who started the fire is detected during the intervention, dyed water that will not come off easily can be used.
Stating that 28 planes, 119 helicopters and 14 UAVs had a capacity to throw 462 tons of water in the fight against the fire, Yumaklı explained that the fire exit location could be determined in detail thanks to advanced imaging technologies. In his presentation, Yumaklı also told about an interesting incident he witnessed while following the fire response in a national park on the screen. Accordingly, the person who started the fire got wet with the water thrown by the teams heading to the area where the smoke was rising. Based on this example, Yumaklı said that they can also work on an application to expose the person who started a fire with dyed water that will not come off easily.
IMITATION AND ADVERTISEMENT RED LINE
Yumaklı was also asked about steps against food fraud when it comes to disclosure. Noting that it is not important whether the name of the brand is known or not, Yumaklı said that the damage suffered by the brands whose names are disclosed is not the consumer's problem. The Minister said, "Everyone has to sell their products as promised." Yumaklı said, "Imitation and adulteration is our red line," and reminded the criticisms that "Sanctions should be applied instead of disclosure" and said, "We disclose it after doing what is necessary. This is the biggest punishment."
FORESTATION MOBILIZATION
Minister Yumaklı explained that the first saplings will be planted in the "COP31 Peace Forest" with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Australian Prime Minister Albanese and UN Secretary General Guterres within the scope of the COP31 Summit in Antalya.
On November 11, National Afforestation Day, a simultaneous sapling planting campaign will be carried out in the provinces with the slogan "Breath for the Future, Peace for the World".
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Dyeing water application to detect the person setting the fire will be tested in the 2026 forest fire season
Possible · Within months
The first saplings in the COP31 Peace Forest will be planted in Antalya
Very likely · Within months
Open Questions
- When to start dyed water application
- What legal regulation will be made to expose the person who set the fire?
- Full scope and location of the COP31 Peace Forest
