Explosion and fire on electricity pole in Şişli
Quick Look
- A fire and explosion occurred on an electric pole in Kuştepe District of Şişli, Istanbul, for an unknown reason.
- Firefighters extinguished the fire, a car was damaged and the neighborhood lost power.
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Why It Matters
A fire broke out for an unknown reason at a power pole located in Gümüşhane Street, Kuştepe District of Şişli district of Istanbul. Explosions were heard and electricity was cut off in the neighborhood.
The explosion and subsequent fire on a power pole in Şişli, Istanbul, frightened the citizens. The flames were extinguished by the work of fire brigades.
A fire broke out at the electricity pole located in Gümüşhane Street, Kuştepe District, Şişli district, for an unknown reason. According to AA news, the electricity of the houses in the neighborhood was cut off after the explosion sounds coming from around the pole.
The fire was extinguished in a short time with the intervention of fire brigades who came to the scene upon notice. A parked car was damaged by fire.
Citizens reacted to the power cut in the neighborhood and asked the authorities to intervene in this situation immediately.
Security measures were taken at the scene due to cables falling from the pole. The teams investigated the scene.
Open Questions
- What is the cause of fire and explosion?
- How long will the power outage last?
- Who is the owner of the damaged car?



