A major fire that broke out at a factory producing audio and visual equipment in the Toroslar district of Mersin has been brought under control, authorities announced on Tuesday. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported, and cooling operations are ongoing.
The fire erupted early in the morning at a facility located on Akbelen Boulevard in Hüseyin Okan Merzeci neighborhood, for reasons yet to be determined. Following an emergency call received at 06:14, teams from 112 Emergency Services, police, firefighters from Mersin Metropolitan Municipality, and the Regional Forestry Directorate were dispatched to the scene.
Firefighting efforts included 12 fire trucks, 4 water cannon vehicles (TOMAs) from the Police Department, and 2 forestry water tankers. Due to the scale of the fire and the risk of explosions, Akbelen Boulevard was closed to traffic in one direction.
Governor Toros: “The absence of casualties is our greatest relief”
Mersin Governor Atilla Toros, along with AK Party MP Ali Kıratlı, Toroslar Mayor Abdurrahman Yıldız, and Mersin Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Hakan Sefa Çakır, visited the site and were briefed by emergency teams.
Speaking to reporters after the inspection, Governor Toros stated that the facility spans approximately 6,800 square meters, and confirmed that the fire was under control.
“Thankfully, there has been no loss of life. That is our greatest relief. We can say the fire is under control, and cooling efforts are ongoing in most areas,” he said. “There is intense effort to prevent the fire from reaching the lower-level section where chemical substances are stored. Once that risk is mitigated, administrative and legal investigations will follow.”
Toros also noted that employees had reportedly noticed an unusual odor during the night, around 1:00 a.m., which they discussed among themselves without identifying its source. He confirmed that this detail would also be included in the investigation.
The cause of the fire remains unknown, and authorities have launched a full judicial and administrative inquiry to determine what led to the incident. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.
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