Deadly market in Fatih: He waited for help at the window

Ahmet YEŞİLMEN- Uğur ŞAHİN/ ISTANBUL, (DHA)

Creation Date: February 25, 2025 13:54

The fire broke out at around 12:30 in Fatih Topkapı Neighborhood. According to the information obtained, a fire broke out on the 4th floor of a 6-story apartment building for an unknown reason. The flames quickly engulfed the apartment and took over the building. A person trapped inside during the fire had difficulty breathing and went to the window with his T-shirt pressed to his face, where he waited for help for a while. Firefighters who arrived at the scene brought the fire under control. The person trapped in the apartment was rescued by firefighters and handed over to healthcare teams. While first aid was given to the person affected by the smoke at the scene, an investigation was launched to determine the cause of the fire.