Uiryeong Fire Station Supports Emergency Relief Supplies for Turkey

by Joo Sooeun

Published 21 Feb.2023 10:54(KST)

Updated 08 Aug.2025 08:46(KST)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Jo Soo-eun] The Uiryeong Fire Station in Gyeongnam announced on the 21st that it will provide emergency relief supplies to help the victims of the earthquake in Turkey who suffered great damage.

The emergency relief supplies were composed of items disclosed by the Embassy of Turkey in Korea, considering the cold weather and local conditions.

Uiryeong Fire Station is collecting emergency relief supplies to help the victims of the devastating earthquake in Turkey. <br>[Image provided by Uiryeong Fire Station]

Uiryeong Fire Station is collecting emergency relief supplies to help the victims of the devastating earthquake in Turkey.
[Image provided by Uiryeong Fire Station]

The supplies were prepared through the voluntary participation of fire station staff, volunteer firefighters, and local business representatives (such as Kingsmart).

The relief supplies will be delivered to relief organizations on site in Turkey and distributed to help the victims endure the cold weather.

Chief Kim Jong-chan said, “I hope this can offer some help and comfort to the victims in Turkey who are suffering from grief and cold in this disaster situation.”