Floods and Fire Incidents: Disasters in Istanbul

Natural Haber Gündemi @natural_haber_gundemi
A bus fire in Istanbul. Firefighters are intervening.

Recent floods and fires in Istanbul are causing concern among citizens.

In Sultangazi, smoke began to rise from the engine of an IETT bus. The driver noticed the situation and pulled the bus over to the roadside. The fire was controlled with the intervention of nearby citizens using fire extinguishers. Firefighters arrived at the scene and extinguished the fire completely.

Fortunately, there were no casualties during the fire, but the bus was rendered unusable. An investigation into the fire is ongoing. Such incidents highlight the ongoing issues with Istanbul's infrastructure amid recent floods and other natural disasters.

Another recent incident occurred in Sarıyer, where a fire broke out in an IETT bus. The fire was extinguished by firefighting teams, and the bus was rendered unusable. These events underscore the need for citizens to be more vigilant regarding fire safety and to take necessary precautions.

Raising awareness about fire safety is crucial to prevent such disasters in the future.