29
Mar 2024
4:41 UTC
Turkey Tactical: Large fire reported at warehouse in Istanbul’s Ikitelli Osb area during early hours of March 29; avoid non-essential travel
Current Situation:
- Emerging reports indicate that a large fire has broken out at a warehouse in Istanbul’s Ikitelli Osb area during the early hours (local time) of March 29.
- Media footage shows thick plumes of smoke which are reportedly visible from nearby locales.
- Istanbul’s Transport Management Center (IMM) stated that there is currently heavy traffic on the Basin Ekspress for traffic heading towards Ikitelli Osb.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Turkey during the early hours of March 29 are advised to avoid non-essential travel to Istanbul’s Ikitelli Osb due to the reported large fire and likely ongoing emergency operations in the area.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
Ikitelli Osb, Istanbul; Turkey
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
High
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Credible
Current Situation:
- Emerging reports indicate that a large fire has broken out at a warehouse in Istanbul’s Ikitelli Osb area during the early hours (local time) of March 29.
- Media footage shows thick plumes of smoke which are reportedly visible from nearby locales.
- Istanbul’s Transport Management Center (IMM) stated that there is currently heavy traffic on the Basin Ekspress for traffic heading towards Ikitelli Osb.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Turkey during the early hours of March 29 are advised to avoid non-essential travel to Istanbul’s Ikitelli Osb due to the reported large fire and likely ongoing emergency operations in the area.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
Ikitelli Osb, Istanbul; Turkey
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
High
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Credible
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