25.02.2026 21:22
A fire broke out in an apartment on the 3rd floor of a four-story building in Maltepe. As the flames grew rapidly, 4 people trapped in the building due to thick smoke were rescued by fire crews.
A fire in an apartment on the 3rd floor of a building in Maltepe resulted in the rescue of 4 people trapped due to heavy smoke by firefighting teams. An investigation has been initiated regarding the incident.
APARTMENT ON FIRE
The fire occurred around 5:30 PM in a 4-story building on Canan Street in the Zümrütevler neighborhood. The flames quickly grew in the apartment on the 3rd floor for an unknown reason. Firefighters, emergency medical services, and police teams arrived at the scene following reports from the surrounding area.
TRAPPED PEOPLE RESCUED
While the firefighting teams intervened in the flames, they rescued 4 people trapped in the building due to heavy smoke. During health checks, it was determined that the 4 individuals were affected by smoke from the fire and were taken to the hospital by ambulance. An investigation has been initiated regarding the cause of the fire.