09.07.2026 09:11
A fire broke out in the distribution warehouse of a chain supermarket in Batman. While black smoke covered the city, it was extinguished by the intervention of the teams.
A fire broke out at around 02:45 in the main distribution warehouse of a national supermarket chain located across from Kösetarla Village in the Batman Organized Industrial Zone (OIZ). The rapidly rising flames were visible from many parts of the city.
TOMA VEHICLES ALSO RESPONDED TO THE FIRE
The fire was responded to by the Batman Metropolitan Municipality Fire Department, as well as TOMA vehicles from the Provincial Police Department and the Provincial Gendarmerie Command, along with firefighting teams from neighboring district municipalities. The fire was brought under control and extinguished by around 05:00 as a result of the teams' intensive efforts.
INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED INTO THE INCIDENT
Batman Governor Ekrem Canalp arrived at the scene and monitored the efforts on site. While cooling operations continue in the area, an investigation has been launched into the cause of the fire.