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Parked caravan completely destroyed by fire at hotel in İzmit, Turkey

30.04.2026 01:10 3 min 6 sources
takvim.com.tr TUR + 5 more
Parked caravan completely destroyed by fire at hotel in İzmit, Turkey
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On the evening of April 29, 2026, a parked caravan caught fire on the grounds of a hotel in the İzmit district of Kocaeli Province, Turkey. The blaze quickly engulfed the vehicle; firefighters extinguished it, but the caravan was completely destroyed. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

On the evening of April 29, 2026, a parked caravan caught fire on the grounds of a hotel in the Sanayi neighborhood of İzmit, Kocaeli Province. The fire started around 19:00 local time on Ömer Türkçakal Boulevard. For an undetermined reason, flames rapidly engulfed the entire caravan; witnesses called firefighters and police.

Responding crews extinguished the blaze, but the caravan was completely burned out and is beyond repair. No one was inside the vehicle, and there were no injuries. Firefighters prevented the fire from spreading to nearby buildings.

Investigation

Police and fire authorities are investigating the cause of the fire. Possible explanations include an electrical short circuit or an external factor. An official investigation has been launched.

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