01.10.2025 02:22
The smell that enveloped the city of Burdur has caused concern among the residents. While citizens speculated that the odor might be due to a natural gas leak, the city's natural gas provider stated in a press release that the smell was caused by a technical malfunction and that there was no cause for alarm.
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The natural gas provider of Burdur, Torosgaz Dağıtım A.Ş., caused concern among citizens due to the detection of natural gas and the dispersion of the substance used for odorization in the air because of a technical malfunction at its facility. While the smell was thought to be a natural gas leak, citizens were informed through announcements made by the municipality.
GAS SMELL CAUSED CONCERN AMONG CITIZENS
In the evening hours in Burdur, the smell of gas caused a brief panic throughout the city. Initially, citizens thought there was a gas smell in their homes and opened their doors and windows to ventilate. After opening the window, some citizens noticed that the gas smell intensified and saw that the same smell was present outside as well.
THE REASON FOR THE SMELL IS "TECHNICAL MALFUNCTION"
Shortly after the reports came in, the Burdur municipality made an announcement through loudspeakers regarding the smell. The announcement stated that due to a technical malfunction at the gas pressure station belonging to Torosgaz in Kışla Neighborhood, the substance used for odorizing natural gas had spread into the air for a while, and that the situation was not dangerous.
"CITIZENS HAVE NO REASON TO BE CONCERNED"
The Burdur Governorship published a message from Torosgaz on its social media accounts regarding the issue. The message stated: "Due to a technical malfunction at our natural gas pressure station, the substance used for odorizing natural gas has spread into the air for a short period. This situation is not a gas leak and does not pose any danger. The smell originates from the odorant added to the system to ensure the safe use of natural gas. The malfunction has been resolved by our teams, and necessary controls in the field are being carried out meticulously. Citizens have no reason to be concerned."
Citizens who sensed the smell reported that they experienced a brief panic and went outside.
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