Nineteen students were hospitalized during a fire drill in Kırıkkale.

26.02.2026 16:16

During a fire drill held at a school in the Yahşihan district of Kırıkkale, 19 students were affected by smoke and dust released from a fire extinguisher. The students were taken to the hospital by ambulances, and it was reported that their health conditions were good. An investigation has been initiated regarding the incident.

During a fire drill held at a school in the Yahşihan district of Kırıkkale, 19 students were affected by smoke and dust released from a fire extinguisher. The incident occurred in the garden of Bayraktepe Primary School in the Yahşihan district. According to the information obtained, a fire extinguishing drill was conducted for the students by the school administration and the Yahşihan Municipality Fire Department teams.

AN INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN INITIATED REGARDING THE INCIDENT

The dense smoke from the fire lit during the drill and the dry chemical powder in the fire extinguisher spread to the area where the students were located due to the wind. 19 students were affected by the smoke and dust. The students were taken to the hospital by ambulances for treatment. It was learned that the health conditions of the students are good.