08.05.2026 18:44
A journalist working in the fire zone in Istanbul's Mecidiyeköy neighborhood claimed that a firefighter physically attacked him while he was recording footage. The moments were captured on the journalist's camera, with mutual accusations drawing attention during the altercation between the parties.
Tension arose between a journalist present in the area to capture footage of a fire that broke out in Istanbul's Mecidiyeköy district and a firefighter. According to the claim, the journalist, while performing their duty and filming at the fire scene, was subjected to a slap attack by a fire department employee.
The argument was also captured on the mobile phone cameras of those nearby. In the footage, the journalist is heard reacting by turning to other fire personnel and saying, "Can he hit me? Tell me."
"HE CHOKED ME"
As the argument appeared to escalate after the incident, the fire department employee at the center of the allegations defended themselves. In the footage, the firefighter is heard saying, "Do you know what he did? He choked me." A brief period of tension occurred in the area following the incident, where both parties blamed each other.
While footage of the incident at the fire scene quickly spread on social media, users made various comments about what happened. It became a matter of curiosity whether an official statement would be made regarding the incident.