Recycling waste in the garden of a paper factory in Zonguldak’s Çaycuma district posed a fire hazard. The incident took place at Essel Kağıt A.Ş., located in Velioğlu District. occurred in the factory.
Noticing that paper and cardboard waste in the factory’s garden suddenly caught fire, the officers quickly reported the situation to the fire department. While the cause of the fire has not yet been determined, fire department teams from neighboring provinces have also been dispatched to the area for support.
Efforts are being made to bring the fire under control with the participation of Çaycuma Municipality Fire Department and reinforcement teams from other provinces and districts. While cooling efforts continue, factory officials and fire extinguishing teams are working hard.
Medical teams were also on hand to help some of the staff affected by the smoke during the fire. While there have been no serious injuries or deaths so far, citizens are following the incident with curiosity.