07.09.2026 01:20
A fire broke out in a two-story workplace selling building inspection materials at Baksan Industrial Site in the Tepebaşı district of Eskişehir. Due to the chemicals and flammable substances inside, teams worked intensely to prevent the flames from spreading to nearby businesses. A TOMA (water cannon vehicle) also supported the extinguishing efforts.
A fire broke out for an unknown reason yet in a 2-storey business selling building inspection materials located in Baksan Industrial Site in the Tepebaşı district of Eskişehir.
TEAMS WERE MOBILIZED, WATER CANNONS ALSO SUPPORTED
Upon reports from those who saw the thick smoke, numerous firefighting teams were dispatched to the business. The teams were almost mobilized to prevent the fire from spreading to other nearby shops due to the risk posed by chemicals and flammable materials inside. As the flames grew, the Eskişehir Provincial Police Department took security measures around the business, and a Social Events Intervention Vehicle (TOMA) also supported the firefighting teams.
MAYOR OF THE METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY ÜNLÜCE ALSO ARRIVED AT THE SCENE
Ayşe Ünlüce, the Mayor of Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality, who came to the scene upon hearing the news of the fire, received information from firefighting and police officials about the latest status of the extinguishing efforts. Wishing the teams on the field convenience, Ünlüce closely followed the ongoing coordination.
SECURITY MEASURES RAISED TO THE HIGHEST LEVEL
Meanwhile, police teams raised security measures around the area to the highest level. While curious crowds were not allowed to approach the dangerous area, the streets and avenues leading to the industrial site were temporarily closed to vehicle traffic so that intervention vehicles could easily reach the region. Teams' efforts to completely bring the fire under control continue unabated.