Fire in a timber warehouse in Izmir: The roof collapsed, the warehouse turned to ashes

A fire broke out in the warehouse where timber and chipboard materials were stored in Buca district of Izmir, causing panic. In the fire, in which the flames quickly engulfed the entire warehouse, the sheet metal roof collapsed and the structure became unusable.

The fire broke out at around 03.15 in the warehouse located on 722/6 Street in Seyhan District. Fire brigade, police and medical teams were dispatched to the area upon notice of the surrounding people who saw the flames.

While many firefighters were fighting the fire, the metal roof of the warehouse collapsed. As a result of the intense work of the teams, the flames were taken under control and extinguished.

There were no deaths or injuries in the fire. While cooling efforts were continuing in the warehouse, an investigation was initiated to determine the cause of the fire.