A devastating fire at a perfume warehouse in Dilovasi, Kocaeli Province, north-western Turkey, has resulted in the tragic loss of six lives. The incident occurred at 09:05 local time on Saturday, as confirmed by the Kocaeli Province’s governorship. Governor Ilhami Aktas reported to CNN Turk that five individuals were hospitalized, with one in critical condition receiving specialized treatment in a burns unit. The fire, which has since been extinguished, was captured by Turkish media, showing firefighters battling intense flames. A witness recounted the harrowing experience to local TV, describing an explosion and the rapid spread of flames that engulfed the factory buildings, accompanied by cries for help. The cause of the fire in the Mimar Sinon neighbourhood remains under investigation, with both the Justice Ministry and the Labour Ministry initiating probes. Dilovasi, an industrial town located approximately 70 kilometres from Istanbul, is known for its numerous depots and factories.