Toys ablaze: Massive fire ravages Turkish factory
In the Turkish town of Buyukkaristiran, a serious fire broke out at the "Pilsan" toy factory. "A gigantic cloud of smoke rose above the facility, and the flames were visible from afar," reports "Bild".
The "Pilsan" factory produces, among other things, toy fire trucks. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, but it quickly spread from the production area to the factory's administrative offices.
The facility stored large quantities of plastic, resulting in a dense, black cloud of smoke visible from several miles away.
"Bild" reports that firefighters were called to the scene from neighboring provinces and from Istanbul, hundreds of miles away. The firefighting operation lasted almost six hours.
Firefighters had to contend with the intense blaze, which in places caused the factory's roof to collapse. An additional threat was the explosion of batteries located in the toys.
Turkey: Widespread destruction
The fire completely destroyed the warehouse and production sections of the factory. Losses are estimated to reach millions of Turkish lira. According to initial reports, no one was killed in the fire, although factory employees witnessed dramatic scenes.
Firefighters and rescue services, despite extinguishing the main flames, continue to monitor the site. Observation and cooling of the fire areas lasted until late evening to prevent the fire from reigniting.
Local authorities and factory management have announced a detailed investigation to determine the fire's causes.
