Breaking: Gigantic fire at Istanbul airport
posted at 9:08 am on May 24, 2006 by Allahpundit
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Fox is showing video right now. There are reports of explosions and panic in the terminals. The cloud of smoke is enormous.
In light of recent developments in Turkey, it’s worth keeping an eye on this.
Update: Fox says people might be trapped inside the cargo buildings where the “fire” started. The smoke needs to be seen to be believed. Keep your eye on TKS; Geraghty is based in Turkey so he might have something on this soon.
Update: Early AP report says the fire started in an area containing fuel depots.
Update: Silver lining: Fox says it looks like the fire was caused by an electrical short circuit.
Update: Uh oh. It’s probably just glory hounds trying to stir a little free publicity, but watch out.
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I just hope & pray the fire was caused accidentally, and not by terrorism.
Abigail Adams on May 24, 2006 at 10:43 AM
Let’s get the thing under control first then we can point fingers
Defector01 on May 24, 2006 at 11:54 AM
A turkish kurdish group is claiming responsibility for the fire
Defector01 on May 24, 2006 at 6:05 PM
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