22.04.2026 00:29
A fire that broke out in an empty lot in Kartal, Istanbul and grew due to the ignition of waste materials was extinguished with the intervention of firefighting teams, while the dense smoke layer formed by the burning garbage was seen from many points of the district.
A fire broke out in a landfill area located in the Kartal district of Istanbul.
FLAMES ENGULFED THE ENTIRE AREA
The incident occurred on an empty plot of land on Istranca Street in Yunus Neighborhood. According to the information obtained, garbage and waste materials in the area started burning for a reason yet to be determined. The flames, which grew rapidly, engulfed the entire area, and upon notification, numerous firefighting teams were dispatched to the scene. As a result of the firefighting teams' efforts, the fire was brought under control and extinguished.
SMOKE CLOUDS COVERED THE SKY
While dense smoke clouds caused by the fire covered the sky, a brief panic occurred in the vicinity. As teams continue cooling operations in the area, an investigation into the cause of the fire has been initiated.