Fire in Ayvansaray: 2-storey building engulfed, Erdinç L. lost his life
Quick Look
- A fire broke out on the roof of a 2-storey building in the Ayvansaray neighborhood of Istanbul at around 22.30 and quickly engulfed the entire building.
- Firefighters had to intervene forcefully due to narrow streets and faulty parking lots.
- After the fire was extinguished, the body of Erdinç L., who was left alone in the building, was found.
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Why It Matters
Narrow streets and parking problems in Istanbul's Ayvansaray neighborhood make fire brigade intervention difficult.
The fire broke out at around 22.30 on the roof of the 2-storey building located on Külhan 1 Street in Ayvansaray District. The fire, which started on the roof for an unknown reason, quickly grew and surrounded the entire building. Upon notice, fire brigade, health and police teams were dispatched to the scene.
Narrow streets and parks were not allowed
Fire crews had difficulty advancing due to the narrow roads and incorrect parking on the streets. Firefighters barely reached the scene and intervened in the fire.
The panic of the surrounding people during the intervention of the teams was reflected in the images taken with the mobile phone camera.
THE PERSON STAYING IN THE BUILDING DIED HIS LIFE
As a result of the work of the fire brigade, the fire was extinguished before it spread to other buildings in the surrounding area. The body of Erdinç L., who was found to be alone in the building while the teams were working, was found.
Police teams took security measures in the surrounding area and inspected the building. Erdinç L.'s lifeless body was taken to the morgue of the Forensic Medicine Institute after examination.
The investigation into what caused the fire continues.
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The police will complete the technical investigation of the fire and announce the results.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What is the exact cause of the fire?
- Who lived in the building and why was Erdinç L. left alone?
- How many minutes did it take to reach the fire station?
