Bahadır Chemical Factory Fire, Stock Transactions Suspended

Trading Halted Due to Fire

Bahadır Kimya factory's shares have been temporarily suspended on BIST due to a fire that broke out at the facility. A statement from Borsa Istanbul mentioned that the company's request is being evaluated.

Drop in Share Prices

Following the fire incident, a drop of up to %10 in Bahadır Kimya's shares has been observed. Investors are starting to feel the impact of the fire.

Statement from Authorities

Kırıkkale Governor Mehmet Makas announced that there were no casualties in the fire incident and that all employees were successfully evacuated. Governor Makas stated that the fire occurred in the Yahşihan district of Kırıkkale's 1st Organized Industrial Zone.

Fire Under Control

Governor Makas expressed that a rapid intervention was carried out for the factory fire, emphasizing that fire and rescue teams from neighboring provinces are working to bring the situation under control. “Efforts to combat the fire continue. Our special teams and business people are supporting with their tankers,” he said.

Future Precautions

Governor stated that no information has yet been provided regarding the cause of the fire, and highlighted that necessary investigations are underway and all precautions will be taken. The aim is to contain the fire in this OSB, which has more than 66 factories, without spreading to other facilities.