05.01.2026 21:14
A fire, believed to have been caused by an electrical leak, destroyed all the savings of a producer in the Erbaa district of Tokat. Approximately 3 tons of hazelnuts, which were ready for sale, were rendered unusable as they burned along with the roof of the house in seconds.
In the Erbaa district of Tokat, a fire that is claimed to have originated from an electrical leak rendered a house completely unusable, while approximately 3 tons of hazelnuts ready for sale were engulfed in flames.
SPARK STRIKES A YEAR'S HARVEST
The incident occurred in the Alparslan neighborhood of Gökal town, which is part of the Erbaa district. According to the information obtained, a fire broke out in the detached house owned by Hasan and Cemil Ay due to a short circuit in the electrical installation. The flames quickly grew and spread throughout the building, igniting the sacks of hazelnuts located in the storage area of the house.
3 TONS OF HAZELNUTS TURNED TO ASHES
Firefighters dispatched to the area upon notification intervened in the flames and brought the fire under control. However, approximately 50 sacks (3 tons) of hazelnuts, which had been carefully sorted throughout the winter and prepared for market, could not be saved despite the firefighters' efforts. Images taken after the fire showed that the hazelnuts had completely turned to ashes and the house had become unusable.
NO LOSS OF LIFE WAS A COMFORT
The absence of anyone in the house during the incident prevented a possible loss of life. Gendarmerie and fire teams completed their investigations in the area to determine the exact cause of the fire.