30.07.2025 00:22
A fire broke out for an undetermined reason at a fiber-sponge factory located in Çekmeköy, Istanbul. Firefighters, who fought hard to prevent the flames from spreading to the forested area near the factory, managed to bring the fire under control and extinguish it. While the teams continue their cooling efforts in the area, it has been reported that there were no fatalities or injuries in the fire.
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A fire broke out for an undetermined reason at the fiber-sponge factory located near the forest on Havacılar Street in the Çekmeköy district of Istanbul.
A LARGE NUMBER OF TEAMS WERE DISPATCHED
Those who saw the flames notified the fire department, police, and medical teams. Upon the notification, fire, AFAD, and UMKE teams were dispatched to the scene.
EXPLOSIONS OCCURRED IN THE TRANSFORMER SYSTEM
With the burning of chemical substances in the factory, the intensity of the flames increased rapidly. Explosions also occurred in the transformer system, causing power outages in the surrounding area.
FLAMES WERE SEEN FROM MANY DISTRICTS
The rising flames were visible from many districts in the dark of night, and thick smoke was generated.
STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: UNDER CONTROL
A statement was made by the Istanbul Governor's Office regarding the fire. The statement included: "The fire that broke out at the fiber-sponge factory located in the Alemdağ neighborhood of Çekmeköy district has been brought under control, and cooling efforts are ongoing. There have been no fatalities or injuries in the fire."
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