13.09.2025 13:41
In Manisa, a man under the influence of alcohol set his apartment on fire, stating that he was in distress due to his debts. While his wife and two sons managed to escape on their own, his other son jumped from the balcony to save himself. It was reported that the young man who jumped from the balcony suffered burns on his leg and arm, while the man who set the house on fire lost his life.
In the Hafsa Sultan neighborhood of the Yunusemre district in Manisa, terrifying moments occurred around 01:00. Adem Y. (49), who allegedly came home drunk, stated that he was in a depression due to his debts and said he would set fire to his house on the upper floor of the two-story building.
HIS SON ESCAPED BY JUMPING FROM THE BALCONY
Despite his wife F.Y. (41) and their three children trying to stop him, Adem Y. poured gasoline on the house and set it on fire. The flames quickly engulfed the entire house. F.Y. and their sons E.Y. (15) and E.Y. (12) managed to escape outside on their own. Their other son K.Y. (20), who suffered burns on his leg and arm, escaped by jumping from the balcony.
Upon notification, fire and medical teams were dispatched to the scene. After the initial intervention by the medical personnel, K.Y. was taken to Manisa Celal Bayar University Hafsa Sultan Hospital by ambulance for treatment.
HE LOST HIS LIFE IN THE HOUSE HE SET ON FIRE
The fire brigade extinguished the fire after an hour of work. After the flames were put out, the fire brigade teams found Adem Y.'s body inside. Following the investigations by the police and the prosecutor at the scene, Adem Y.'s body was taken to the morgue of Merkezefendi State Hospital. The police have launched an investigation into the incident.