On August 18, 2021, Edirne Agriculture and Forestry Director Atilla Bayazıt, along with other officials, visited producers in Uzunköprü who had suffered losses due to hay fires in Kadıköy and Karayayla villages. The team inspected the fire-damaged areas and offered condolences to the producers. Bayazıt emphasized the need for citizens to take necessary precautions while storing hay, as recent days had seen fires breaking out in various parts of the city, leading to damage to barns, warehouses, equipment, and animal feed.