A major fire in the heart of Istanbul! 17 businesses were severely damaged.

A major fire in the heart of Istanbul! 17 businesses were severely damaged.

02.09.2025 14:28

A fire broke out at a workplace in the Wholesalers' Market (İSTOÇ) in Bağcılar, Istanbul. The fire quickly spread to other businesses, and numerous firefighting teams were dispatched to the area upon notification. After intense efforts from the teams, the fire was brought under control. Istanbul Governor Davut Gül announced that, according to initial assessments, 17 businesses were damaged.

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A fire broke out at a workplace in Istanbul Wholesalers Bazaar (İSTOÇ) located in Bağcılar Mahmutbey Neighborhood. The flames quickly spread to other buildings.



A large fire in the heart of Istanbul! Workplaces succumbed to the flames


TEAMS DISPATCHED TO THE SCENE



Upon notification, a large number of fire crews were dispatched to the scene. The teams are continuing their efforts to extinguish the flames that spread to adjacent workplaces.



A large fire in the heart of Istanbul! Workplaces succumbed to the flames


EXPLOSIONS HEARD



While small explosions occurred in some workplaces, partial collapses were also reported in others. Firefighting efforts continue with numerous teams dispatched from various districts.



A large fire in the heart of Istanbul! Workplaces succumbed to the flames


FIRE UNDER CONTROL



Istanbul Governor Davut Gül announced that the fire has been brought under control, sharing that, according to initial assessments, 17 workplaces suffered severe damage.



A large fire in the heart of Istanbul! Workplaces succumbed to the flames


A large fire in the heart of Istanbul! Workplaces succumbed to the flames


A large fire in the heart of Istanbul! Workplaces succumbed to the flames


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