21.02.2025 16:55
During the soil survey drilling work in the Kartepe district of Kocaeli, the methane gas that emerged has been burning for 4 days despite the snowfall.
On February 17th, around 14:00, during drilling operations at a depth of approximately 47 meters at the metro construction site on Bedir Street in the Dumlupınar neighborhood of Kartepe district in Kocaeli, methane gas that surfaced ignited.
TEAMS HAVE SPRUNG INTO ACTION
Upon notification, AFAD, fire brigade, health, and police teams were dispatched to the scene. The teams cordoned off the area and took security measures.
IT HAS BEEN BURNING CONTINUOUSLY FOR 4 DAYS DESPITE SNOWFALL
The teams, who took samples to extinguish the flames and examine the type of gas the next day, then reignited the gas that surfaced from underground in a controlled manner. The fire has been ongoing for 4 days without interruption despite the snowfall, and the teams' work in the area continues.