11.05.2025 15:10
The images that emerged during the demolition of a damaged building in Kahramanmaraş, the epicenter of the February 6 earthquakes, sparked significant controversy. During the demolition work, which was said to be "controlled," the building collapsed in a rather uncontrolled manner, and moments when dust and debris covered the café across the street were recorded by citizens on their cell phones amid their panicked conversations.
On February 6, 2023, in Kahramanmaraş, the epicenter of the earthquakes, the events that occurred during the demolition of a damaged building sparked significant public debate. The work, announced by officials as a "controlled demolition," appeared to be quite uncontrolled based on the footage. The video recording, which spread rapidly on social media, was met with backlash from both local residents and experts.
The incident occurred during the demolition of a long-vacant damaged building in the city center. In the footage recorded on a mobile phone, it can be seen that during the demolition work, the building suddenly tilted and collapsed, creating a dense cloud of dust that quickly spread and completely covered a café across the street.
SHORT-TERM CHAOS ENSUED
The footage also captures the panicked screams of nearby citizens and their frantic attempts to escape. While no official statement has been made regarding whether there were customers in the café engulfed by the dust cloud, it has been reported that a brief chaos ensued in the area following the incident.
"IS HUMAN LIFE THIS CHEAP?"
The images that caused a significant stir on social media after the demolition were shared by many people. Citizens expressed their reactions by claiming that the demolition was carried out carelessly and without a plan, asking, "How is such a demolition controlled?" and "Is human life this cheap?"