"The final state of the forest worker who cried out, 'I am burning!'"

26.07.2025 13:15

In the forest fire that started in Eskişehir and spread to Afyonkarahisar, forest worker Kader Dereli, who was trapped in the flames and cried out, "I am burning, give me water!" is currently receiving treatment in the burn unit. His wife shared a photo from the hospital room showing Dereli's current condition. In the photo, it can be seen that Dereli's face, hand, and legs are bandaged.

In the Seyitgazi district of Eskişehir, a fire that started and spread to the İhsaniye district of Afyonkarahisar due to the wind left forest worker Kader Dereli (38) trapped in the flames during the extinguishing efforts in Sarıcaova village when the wind suddenly changed direction. The forest worker's cry of "I'm burning, give me water!" broke hearts as he escaped from the fire line with injuries.

'I'm burning!' cried the forest worker

HE HAS 2ND AND 3RD DEGREE BURNS ON HIS BODY

Injured Kader Dereli was treated at Eskişehir City Hospital after being taken there by ambulance. It was determined that Dereli, who participated in the efforts coming from Denizli, had 2nd and 3rd degree burns on his hands, face, and legs.

'I'm burning!' cried the forest worker

THERE IS NO LIFE-THREATENING CONDITION

Dereli, whose treatment has begun, underwent surgery. It was stated that there is no life-threatening condition for Dereli, who is being kept in the burn unit of the City Hospital due to the risk of infection.

'I'm burning!' cried the forest worker

HIS WIFE SHARED HIS LATEST CONDITION

Asiye Dereli shared a photo on social media showing the latest condition of her husband, whom she never left alone, while he is being treated in the burn unit of the hospital. In the photo, it was seen that Kader Dereli's face, hands, and legs were bandaged.

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