Fire Incident in Esenyurt, Istanbul: Building Evacuated, Four Affected by Smoke
Istanbul, February 3 – A fire caused panic in a 14-story building located in the Talatpaşa Neighborhood, 1046th Street, Esenyurt district of Istanbul. The incident, which occurred in the apartment void on the 5th floor of the building, led to a rapid response from emergency services. While the fire was successfully extinguished by firefighters, four individuals were affected by smoke inhalation, and the entire building was evacuated as a precautionary measure.
Details of the Incident
The fire broke out for reasons yet unknown in the apartment void of a 14-story residential building. Due to the presence of flammable materials or rapid spread, intense smoke quickly filled the area, prompting residents to report the incident to emergency services. Upon receiving the alarm, fire, police, and health teams were immediately dispatched to the scene.
Firefighters promptly intervened, bringing the blaze under control and extinguishing it. During the operation, four residents who were exposed to the dense smoke received oxygen from medical teams in ambulances at the site. Their condition is reported to be stable.
Evacuation and Ongoing Operations
As a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of all residents, the building was completely evacuated by emergency teams. Following the extinguishment of the fire, efforts were initiated to ventilate the building and clear the dense smoke that had accumulated in the apartment void and common areas. These operations are crucial to allow residents to safely return to their homes once the air quality is restored to normal levels.
The exact cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Authorities are expected to release more information as the investigation progresses. This incident highlights the importance of fire safety protocols and the swift response of emergency services in urban areas.
The event took place in the early morning hours, with the initial report coming in at 07:14 on February 3, 2026, and the last update at 07:21 on the same day. The rapid containment prevented further escalation and potential damage to other parts of the high-rise building.
