Istanbul, January 8 – A fire that broke out on the roof of a five-story building in the Kartal district of Istanbul has been extinguished thanks to the swift intervention of fire brigades. The incident, which occurred on Ali Fuat Cebesoy Street in Orta Mahallesi, saw emergency services, including police, fire, and health teams, dispatched to the scene.
Rapid Response by Emergency Services
The fire, the cause of which is yet to be determined, started on the roof of the residential building. Upon receiving the notification, police immediately secured the area, while fire department personnel commenced operations to control the blaze. Their quick action prevented the fire from spreading further and minimized potential damage.
One Person Affected by Smoke
During the firefighting efforts, one individual was affected by smoke. Medical teams at the scene provided immediate assistance to the affected person in an ambulance, ensuring their condition was stable and no further complications arose.
The incident highlights the importance of rapid response from emergency services in urban areas. Investigations into the exact cause of the fire are ongoing.
This incident follows other recent weather-related events in Turkey, as reported by the General Directorate of Meteorology. While Istanbul experienced this fire, other regions have been dealing with varying weather conditions. For instance, strong rainfall and storms have affected parts of Turkey, including Düzce, Zonguldak, Bartın, Hakkari, Şırnak, Siirt, and Van, with heavy snowfall in higher elevations. [aa.com.tr](https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/gundem/turkiyenin-bazi-bolgeleri-icin-kuvvetli-yagis-ile-kar-ve-firtina-uyarisi/3765080) [hurriyet.com.tr](https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/gundem/live-meteorolojiden-kuvvetli-saganak-ve-firtina-uyarisi-hava-sicakligi-sert-dusuyor-kar-yaGisi-basladi-bircok-kent-yogun-kara-teslim-oldu-43046489) Previously, a heatwave affected much of Turkey, with temperatures rising 4 to 6 degrees Celsius above seasonal norms in early July 2025. [trthaber.com](https://www.trthaber.com/haber/turkiye/yurt-genelinde-bu-hafta-da-sicak-hava-etkili-olacak-912942.html) Ankara, Istanbul, and Izmir experienced temperatures of 34-36, 33-35, and 36-38 degrees Celsius, respectively, with some areas in Izmir reaching 40 degrees. [trthaber.com](https://www.trthaber.com/haber/turkiye/yurt-genelinde-bu-hafta-da-sicak-hava-etki-li-olacak-912942.html) In late August 2025, some regions experienced heavy rainfall, leading to a decrease in temperatures in the north and west by 3 to 5 degrees. [trthaber.com](https://www.trthaber.com/haber/turkiye/yagis-geldi-sicaklik-azaldi-iste-yeni-haftada-hava-durumu-917783.html) Towards the end of July 2025, temperatures across Turkey were expected to fall to seasonal norms after being 6 to 12 degrees above average. [yenisafak.com](https://www.yenisafak.com/gundem/yurt-genelinde-yarindan-itibaren-yagisli-hava-etkili-olacak-hafta-sonu-ankara-ve-istanbulda-yagis-gorulecek-4734619) Istanbul was forecast to experience short periods of rain on the weekend, with temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius. [yenisafak.com](https://www.yenisafak.com/gundem/yurt-genelinde-yarindan-itibaren-yagisli-hava-etkili-olacak-hafta-sonu-ankara-ve-istanbulda-yagis-gorulecek-4734619)
Source: [trthaber.com](https://www.trthaber.com/haber/turkiye/istanbulda-5-katli-binanin-catisinda-yangin-930907.html)
