23.08.2026 22:40
A fire that broke out at a recycling facility in Çerkezköy district of Tekirdağ spread to a wide area in a short time as waste tires and pallets fueled the flames. In the fire, which was brought under control after approximately 3 hours of intervention by the teams, 4 detached houses and 1 car inside the facility became unusable.
A fire that broke out at a recycling facility in the Çerkezköy district of Tekirdağ grew rapidly in a short time as waste tires caught fire. The fire, which covered the sky with dense smoke, was brought under control after approximately 3 hours of intervention by firefighting teams, while 4 detached houses and 1 car inside the facility became unusable.
FLAMES SPREAD TO WASTE TIRES
The fire started at around 17:30 at the recycling facility in the Dörtevler area of Kızılpınar Neighborhood. The fire, which broke out in the section where waste tires were located for reasons not yet determined, spread over a wide area in a short time.
The dense black smoke that formed as the flames rose was also visible from neighboring districts. Upon the notification, numerous firefighting teams were dispatched to the region, primarily from Çerkezköy and surrounding districts.
REINFORCEMENT TEAMS ALSO ARRIVED AT THE REGION
As the fire grew, firefighting teams from the European Free Zone also supported the efforts. While intervention became difficult due to the intensity of waste tires and pallets, teams made intense efforts to prevent the fire from spreading to surrounding areas.
Nearby citizens also supported the extinguishing efforts. Some citizens contributed to the teams' intervention by carrying water to the region with tractors and tankers.
BROUGHT UNDER CONTROL WITH 3-HOUR INTERVENTION
After approximately 3 hours of efforts, the fire was brought under control. It was determined that the fire also damaged structures within the facility.
Due to the effects of the flames, 4 detached houses and 1 car became completely unusable.
An investigation was initiated by teams to determine the exact cause of the fire.