19.10.2026 18:12
Gas reported to be coming from the sewer in the Mordut locality of İnönü Neighborhood in Gümüşhane caused unease in the area. While police teams warned citizens via megaphone to close their windows, Governor Cevdet Atay also received information at the scene. Teams from AFAD and a gold mining company conducted gas measurements; CBRN teams were dispatched from Erzurum to determine the type and source of the gas.
Gas leaking from the sewer in Gümüşhane caused panic, while police teams warned citizens through megaphones to close their windows.
POLICE WARNED BY MEGAPHONE
The incident occurred in the Mordut area of İnönü Neighborhood. There was unease in the area due to the gas reported to be coming from the sewer. Upon notification, police and AFAD teams were dispatched to the area. Police teams warned citizens through megaphones to close the windows of their homes. Gümüşhane Governor Cevdet Atay also came to the scene and received information from authorities.
NOTICED FOAMING IN WATER ACCUMULATION
Bora Deniz Çınarlık, who reported the situation to the teams, said: "While passing through the area, I noticed foaming in a puddle. Thereupon, I reported the situation to the natural gas authorities. Natural gas teams determined that there was no natural gas leak. Subsequently, AFAD teams arrived and carried out their measurements. The source of the gas is being investigated."
CBRN TEAM DISPATCHED FROM ERZURUM
Gas measurements were carried out in the area by AFAD teams and teams from a gold mining company. It was learned that work to determine the type and source of the gas is ongoing.
Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) teams were dispatched from Erzurum to the area to identify the gas.