29.07.2025 00:47
A fire broke out in the forested area of the Çiğdem neighborhood in Beykoz. While numerous firefighting teams intervened, it was learned that the fire was caused by a flare that was dropped from the air. The person who launched the flare was identified and taken into custody, while the fire was brought under control by the teams' intervention.
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A fire broke out in a forested area in Beykoz, Istanbul. A large number of fire crews were dispatched to the scene.
FIRE IN A FORESTED AREA IN BEYKOZ
A fire broke out in the forested area of Çiğdem Neighborhood in Beykoz. Upon notification, a large number of fire crews were dispatched to the region.
FIRE CAUSED BY SIGNAL FLARE
While the teams continued their intervention, a burning object falling into the forested area was recorded by mobile phone cameras. It was determined that the object in question was a signal flare. The fire was brought under control by the intervention of the teams. Approximately 500 square meters were affected by the fire. It was reported that cooling efforts were still ongoing in the area.
1 PERSON IN CUSTODY
In a statement from the Istanbul Police Department regarding the matter, it was noted that the person who launched the signal flare was taken into custody. The statement included the following: "Necessary actions have been taken. In the investigations regarding the fire that occurred on 28.07.2025 in Beykoz Çubuklu Neighborhood, it has been determined that the fire was caused by a signal flare launched from the opposite neighborhood of the burned area.
The address from which the signal flare was launched was identified, and a suspect named A.A. was apprehended. The individual will be referred to judicial authorities on 29.07.2025 after processing."
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