Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – A fire broke out at a perfume warehouse in Kocaeli Province, northwestern Turkey, on the 8th local time, killing six people and injuring many others.
According to the Associated Press, the fire broke out at approximately 9:00 AM local time. Emergency and firefighters rushed to the scene and brought the fire under control within an hour. Local media reported that several explosions occurred inside the factory before the fire started. Witnesses told local media that flames engulfed the factory, and cries could be heard from inside the building.
According to the BBC, Kocaeli Province Governor Yilkhami Aktas told Turkish media that five people were hospitalized, one of whom was in critical condition and receiving treatment in the burn unit.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown, and relevant departments are investigating. (End)
