12.12.2025 12:07
A fire broke out in the kitchen section of a hair salon in Kağıthane, Istanbul, due to a kettle left on the stove. Engin Buğra İskender (14), who tried to extinguish the fire that spread to the refrigerator, was seriously injured. He suffered third-degree burns and has been receiving treatment since January.
In Kağıthane, a fire broke out in a hairdresser's kitchen when a teapot left on the stove exploded, severely injuring 14-year-old Engin Buğra İskender after the flames spread to the refrigerator. İskender, who suffered third-degree burns and has been receiving treatment since January, recounted the terrifying moments he experienced.
TEAPOT EXPLODED, CHILD WAS TRAPPED IN FLAMES
The incident occurred on Sunday, January 12, around 8:00 PM in the Hamidiye neighborhood. According to reports, Engin Buğra İskender was spending time at the hairdresser with his friends in the evening when he filled the teapot with water to brew tea. However, he became engrossed in conversation with his friends and forgot the teapot on the stove. The teapot exploded, igniting a fire in the kitchen. As the fire spread to the refrigerator, Engin Buğra İskender attempted to extinguish it by getting water from the sink, but the growing flames caught his clothes.
CHILD SUSTAINED SERIOUS INJURIES
The child was severely injured as the melting clothes adhered to his body. Engin Buğra İskender, who was pulled outside by his friends, received first aid from the medical teams dispatched to the scene after the alert. He was then taken by ambulance to Sarıyer Çayırbaşı Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital. The child, whose condition was critical, was transferred to Kocaeli City Hospital after initial treatment. It was reported that he had third-degree burns, was unconscious, and in serious condition.
TEAPOT EXPLODED AND SET THE REFRIGERATOR ON FIRE
Firefighters extinguished the fire that broke out in the hairdresser. After cooling efforts, the firefighters determined that the fire, which started from the teapot, spread to the refrigerator. Police teams have launched an investigation into the incident.
"I GOT TRAPPED IN THE DOOR WHILE TRYING TO ESCAPE"
Engin Buğra İskender, who suffered burns due to the fire, recounted those moments. İskender said, "I was getting a haircut when the coffee machine caught fire. When the fire broke out, there was a lot of shouting, so I ran to the back. Then, while trying to extinguish the fire, there was black smoke, and I ran to the bathroom. When the smoke filled the area, I tried to escape, but the door got stuck. When the door got stuck, I got burned a little. After that, the refrigerator exploded. When it exploded, they broke the door, and that's how I was able to get out," he said.
"HE ENTERED A FAST RECOVERY PROCESS"
İskender's treatment was completed a month ago, and he has returned to his normal life. Dr. Ayşegül Aksu, who treated the child, stated, "Engin came to us about 20 days ago. An exosome treatment was done for his face, and a steroid injection was administered for his body. Now, when we return to Ankara, his fingers will be opened, and he will undergo surgery. The most important thing is that the measurements for the burn pressure garment were taken, and we delivered it. He is also wearing the burn pressure garment. Our child has now entered a rapid healing process. We estimate that in 6 months, with beautiful before-and-after photos, Engin will share his happiness," she expressed. It was also learned that Engin Buğra İskender will undergo cosmetic surgery in two years.