Car Fire Extinguished on TEM Link Road in Esenyurt, Istanbul
Istanbul, May 10 – A car fire on the TEM link road in the Esenkent area of Esenyurt, Istanbul, was successfully extinguished by fire crews yesterday evening. The incident, which involved a vehicle with license plate 34 CYK 782, caused significant traffic disruption in the Bahçeşehir direction.
Details of the Incident
The fire broke out in the moving vehicle for reasons yet unknown. The driver, upon noticing the flames, promptly pulled the car over to the emergency lane and alerted the fire department. Firefighters quickly arrived at the scene and brought the blaze under control.
The vehicle was rendered unusable due to the extent of the fire. The incident led to heavy traffic congestion on the TEM link road towards Bahçeşehir. Traffic flow returned to normal after the burnt-out vehicle was removed from the scene.
Response and Aftermath
Local authorities, including the fire department, responded swiftly to the incident. The quick action of the driver and emergency services prevented further escalation of the fire and ensured no injuries were reported. However, the temporary closure of the road segment for firefighting operations and vehicle removal caused considerable inconvenience for commuters.
Investigations into the exact cause of the fire are expected to be initiated to determine how the blaze started in the moving vehicle.
