09.05.2026 18:35
Another incident has been added to the frequent metrobus breakdowns and fires lately. A fire that broke out in the engine compartment of a metrobus traveling from Avcılar to Bahçelievler in Istanbul caused panic. While passengers were evacuated, fire crews dispatched to the scene quickly intervened in the flames.
A fire that broke out in the engine compartment of a moving metrobus in the Avcılar district of Istanbul caused panic. Passengers were evacuated quickly, while the flames were brought under control by fire crews dispatched to the scene.
FIRE BROKE OUT AS IT APPROACHED THE STOP
The incident occurred around 16:30 on the IBB Social Facilities-Avcılar route. According to information obtained, a fire of unknown cause erupted in the engine section of the metrobus as it approached the stop. Due to the rapidly rising smoke, passengers were evacuated from the vehicle.
TEAMS WERE DISPATCHED
Upon the report, police, fire, and medical teams were dispatched to the scene. After the intervention of fire crews, the fire was extinguished, and cooling work was carried out on the vehicle.
SERVICES EXPERIENCED DISRUPTIONS
Due to the fire, there were brief disruptions in metrobus services. Following the completion of cooling operations, the malfunctioning metrobus was removed from the scene with the help of an IETT tow truck. It was later learned that services returned to normal.
THOSE MOMENTS CAPTURED ON A MOBILE PHONE CAMERA
The moments when thick smoke rose from the metrobus were recorded on the mobile phone cameras of nearby citizens. The work of fire crews at the scene was also captured from the air.