PM Garibashvili discusses recent fires in Georgia at the government sessions
By Liza Mchedlidze
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
The Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili, at the beginning of the government session, discussed the recent fires and their causes, noting that it is doubtful that the fires broke out in several regions at the same time. The Prime Minister added that the investigation should work in all directions and everything should be given an appropriate answer.
"Nothing is excluded, therefore the investigation should work in all directions. A comprehensive answer should be given to all versions and I know that it will be so," said Irakli Garibashvili.
"Too many people felt that the fires might have been caused by the carelessness of some people, or perhaps because of heatwaves. There are versions that there may be some sabotage. Nothing is excluded, since we know the nature of the destructive forces operating inside the country and their subversive tendencies,"
Garibashvili thanked all those who participated in extinguishing the fires. He also thanked the Turkish side, which is helping us with a special firefighting plane.
"We are all very upset. We have been actively fighting the fire for the last 10 days. There were fires in practically all regions. I would like to point out that it is even doubtful that there were fires in several districts, regions at the same time, but I would like to point out that the Gomelauri agency managed this crisis very effectively. As you know, in my decision, the defense forces were involved. I would like to thank everyone who was involved in the process of this very difficult challenge.
Of course, our citizens know very well that the fire first spread in Borjomi, then it spread to different villages and districts, but it seems that it is practically localized and extinguished everywhere. I would also like to thank our friend Turkey and President Erdogan personally. As soon as our request for help was conveyed to him, he immediately gave the order and within 1 hour three planes were already in the air. Of course, we appreciate it very much and Georgians will not forget this help," said the Prime Minister.
Irakli Garibashvili also urged citizens to be more careful:
"Here I would like to call on our citizens to be more careful in such a situation. Practically, there has been no rain in the country for several weeks and the situation is very difficult. However, I would like to point out here that fires are started all over Europe, in America, everywhere, and we should take such matters more responsibly," said the Prime Minister.
