Warehouse Fire in Büyükçekmece Engulfs Trucks, Captured by Drone
In Büyükçekmece, Istanbul, a significant warehouse fire erupted recently at an open area belonging to a company. The incident began when pallets and plastic crates ignited, quickly escalating in intensity. Firefighting teams worked diligently to extinguish the flames, which also spread to parked trucks.
Details of the Büyükçekmece Warehouse Fire
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire, which ignited for unknown reasons in Çakmaklı neighborhood. The blaze rapidly expanded, endangering nearby vehicles and structures.
Impact on Vehicles
- Two trucks and one lorry caught fire due to the spreading flames.
- The damage resulted from explosions attributed to the tires of the vehicles.
- Witness, Şaban Uslu, confirmed that the fire originated from plastic crates.
Emergency Response
Multiple firefighting, police, and medical teams were dispatched to the scene. Police secured the perimeter while firefighters battled the fire for approximately two hours before completely extinguishing it.
Drone Footage of the Incident
Drone cameras captured the unfolding events, providing a visual record of both the initial fire and the extensive firefighting efforts. This footage will assist authorities in the ongoing investigation into the fire’s cause.
The situation remains under review as investigators seek to determine what led to this dangerous incident in Büyükçekmece.
