25.02.2026 16:12
The fire that broke out on the roof of the Merter Police Station located in Zeytinburnu has been extinguished.
The fire that broke out on the roof of the Merter Police Station in Zeytinburnu has been extinguished. Istanbul Provincial Police Chief Selami Yıldız arrived at the scene to monitor the firefighting efforts.
THE EXACT CAUSE OF THE FIRE IS UNDER INVESTIGATION
The fire broke out around 1:30 PM on the roof of the five-story police station located in Merter. According to the information obtained, the police station was evacuated due to a fire that started from the electrical panel. Upon notification, a large number of fire and medical teams were dispatched to the scene. Firefighters, who arrived shortly, began efforts to extinguish the fire. The fire was brought under control before it spread, while Istanbul Provincial Police Chief Selami Yıldız arrived at the scene to get information about the efforts. Yıldız, who made a statement here, said, "Investigations are ongoing. We will share the cause of the fire once the investigations are complete." While the teams continued their cooling efforts, an investigation was launched regarding the exact cause of the fire.