News / Iskenderun port fire under control, but earthquake death toll rises

Photo: Turkish Maritime Authority

08/02/2023

Latest reports from Iskenderun Port in Turkey suggest that the fire following Monday’s earthquake, has been brought under control.

Turkish maritime authorities told Reuters a combined effort from the air and sea had managed to quell the blaze, which began when a container stack collapsed after the ...

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