Odour Panic in Bolu After Routine Fly Spraying
An asthma patient and two medical personnel were hospitalized after being affected by a strong odour that spread following fly spraying carried out at night in Bolu.
Due to a strong odour that emerged following routine nighttime fly spraying in Bolu, a 76-year-old female asthma patient and two healthcare workers who went to intervene experienced shortness of breath and were hospitalized.
Odour Spread After Spraying
Routine fly spraying was carried out by officials using a vehicle during the night hours on Işıklı Street in Bolu's Karamanlı Neighborhood.
It was assessed that a strong odour formed in the surrounding area immediately after this work and negatively affected local residents.
Asthma Patient Fell Ill
Around 01:00, 76-year-old S.U., who lives in the area and suffers from asthma and bronchitis, began to experience severe shortness of breath due to the increasing odour.
Upon the deterioration of the elderly woman's condition, her family immediately notified emergency health teams and asked for help.
Health Teams Also Affected
Two personnel from the health teams arriving at the scene were affected by the intense odour while entering the apartment building to intervene with S.U.
Upon the personnel also falling ill, backup ambulances as well as police, fire department, and AFAD teams were quickly dispatched to the area.
They Were Hospitalized
The elderly woman and the two healthcare workers, who received initial interventions at a safe point on the street, were transferred to the hospital on suspicion of poisoning.
The three individuals were taken to the Bolu İzzet Baysal State Hospital Köroğlu Unit and placed under treatment, with their health conditions being monitored.
Investigations and Statements
AFAD teams conducted chemical gas and odour inspections with special devices in the apartment and the flat where S.U. lived.
While it was reported that no permanent or negative chemical findings were encountered in the environment according to initial determinations, authorities' investigations are ongoing.