Shanty house fire in Eyüpsultan: One person died
The fire that broke out around midnight in Istanbul was brought under control
Quick Look
- A fire broke out around 02:00 in the İslambey District of Istanbul and engulfed a shanty house.
- Fire crews worked for about two hours to extinguish the fire.
- It was determined that one person in the shanty died after the fire.
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Why It Matters
A fire broke out in a shanty house in Mehmet Ali Ağa Street, İslambey District, Istanbul, around 02:00. Nearby residents informed the fire brigade, police and medical teams. Fire crews worked for about two hours to control and extinguish the fire. It was determined that one person in the shanty died after the fire. The body was taken to Yenibosna Forensic Medicine Institute. Fire crews have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire and police investigation is ongoing.
A terrible incident occurred around 02:00 in İslambey District Mehmet Ali Ağa Street.
According to the information obtained; Nearby residents who saw the flames rising from the slum informed the fire brigade, police and medical teams. Upon notification, the teams arrived at the scene and intervened in the fire, in which the flames engulfed the entire structure.
While extinguishing efforts were continuing, the roof of the shanty collapsed. While police teams took security measures in the area, paramedics stood ready against possible injuries. After the fire brigade worked for about two hours, the fire was taken under control and extinguished.
THE BODY OF THE PERSON WHO LOST HIS LIFE WAS TAKEN TO THE FORENSIC MEDICINE
In the investigation carried out after the fire, it was determined that a person in the slum, who was said to have earned his living by collecting paper, died. The body of the deceased was taken to the Yenibosna Forensic Medicine Institute morgue after the investigations at the scene were completed.
Firefighters started working to determine the cause of the fire, which rendered the shanty house unusable. Police teams are continuing their investigation into the incident.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The cause of the fire will be determined by firefighters.
Likely · Within days
The police will complete their investigation into the incident.
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What is the cause of the fire?
- What is the identity of the deceased?
- Is there anyone else injured in the shanty?
