Fire breaks out at business in Eskişehir as riot-control vehicle joins firefighting effort
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- A fire of unknown origin spread through a two-story business selling building inspection materials in Eskişehir’s Baksan industrial site.
- Firefighters responded after witnesses reported heavy smoke, while strong winds helped the flames engulf the entire business.
- Police secured the area, and a TOMA vehicle supported firefighters as the operation continued.
A fire of unknown origin broke out at a two-story business selling building inspection materials in the Baksan industrial site of Tepebaşı district, Eskişehir.
Numerous firefighting crews were sent to the site after people reported seeing heavy smoke. Strong winds quickly helped the flames spread throughout the business.
Eskişehir police established security measures around the building as the firefighting operation continued. A TOMA, a riot-control vehicle equipped for water deployment, also supported the firefighters. Eskişehir Police Chief Tolga Yılmaz visited the scene and followed the response.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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