A fire broke out for unknown reasons in a recycling warehouse located in the Başiskele Small Industrial Site. The rapidly rising flames spread to 4 adjacent businesses. Upon receiving reports from bystanders, a large number of fire and police teams were dispatched to the scene.
The fire, with the intervention of 21 vehicles and 71 firefighters, was brought under control after 1 hour of work. During the fire, the lifeless body of one person, whose identity has not yet been determined, was found in the recycling warehouse. The body was taken to the morgue of Kocaeli State Hospital for autopsy.
Kocaeli Governor Seddar Yavuz, who came to the area to examine the incident, received information from the authorities. Yavuz stated in a social media post that Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality Fire Department and other units quickly intervened in the incident and extinguished the fire, mentioning that one person lost their life in the fire.
The cause of the fire in the recycling warehouse in Başiskele Small Industrial Site remains unknown. The fire rapidly spread to nearby businesses, prompting a swift response from fire and police teams. The efforts of 21 vehicles and 71 firefighters led to the control of the fire within 1 hour of intense work.
Sadly, during the fire, the lifeless body of an individual was found in the recycling warehouse. The identity of this person is yet to be determined, and the body has been moved to the morgue for further examination. Kocaeli Governor Seddar Yavuz visited the scene to gather information and expressed his condolences for the loss of life in a statement on social media.
The governor praised the swift response and intervention of the Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality Fire Department and other units, which led to the successful extinguishing of the fire. Investigations into the cause of the fire and the circumstances surrounding the individual’s death are ongoing, with authorities working diligently to uncover more details. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of fire safety measures and preparedness in industrial areas to prevent such tragedies.
