5 buildings were evacuated in Bağcılar

During the work at the construction site in Bağcılar, it was determined that cracks and crevices appeared on the walls of two surrounding buildings. While a total of 5 buildings were evacuated, the building with cracks on its walls and the evacuated apartments were viewed from the air.

According to DHA, the incident took place around 02:00 on Kazım Karabekir District 262nd Street. During the work carried out at the construction site, it was detected that there were cracks in the walls of the two adjacent buildings and cracks at the entrance of the building. Citizens who heard voices coming from the building went out on their own.

Upon notice, fire brigade, police and municipal teams were dispatched to the address. During the inspections carried out by the teams, it was determined that there were partial cracks in the walls of two apartments and cracks at the entrance of the building. While these buildings were evacuated and sealed, 3 adjacent buildings were also evacuated as a precaution. The teams set up a security strip and closed the street to entrances and exits.

Building resident İrfan Uluç said, "They are doing construction here, doing excavation. They did too much excavation at the bottom of the building, so the building slid. We evacuated the building as a precaution. For now, we are waiting for what the authorities will decide."

Neighborhood Headman Ali Yurdunkulu said, "While the building next door was being demolished within the scope of the urban transformation project, there was a slip in building number 58. Our state district governor and relevant institutions took the necessary precautions. 5 buildings were evacuated as a precaution. The citizens of the risky building were placed in the hotel. The residents of the other building went to their relatives. A slip of 10-15 centimeters is evident."