13.07.2026 15:51
Firefighters responded to a fire that broke out in a grassy area in the Bağlar district of Diyarbakır. Meanwhile, children who continued playing on a football field next to the burning area were captured on a mobile phone.
A fire broke out in a grassy area on Evrim Alataş Street in the Bağcılar neighborhood of Bağlar district yesterday evening. Following reports from nearby residents, fire crews were dispatched to the scene. The teams managed to bring the fire under control before it spread to the surroundings.
THEY PAID NO ATTENTION TO THE FLAMES
During the fire department's intervention, children playing on the football field next to the grassy area were seen continuing their game. In footage recorded on mobile phones, the children were observed playing football, indifferent to the flames and rising smoke.
INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED
Following the fire, authorities took action and called on parents to be cautious to prevent similar dangers in areas with dry grass. Security forces have launched a comprehensive investigation to determine whether the fire, which blanketed Bağlar district in heavy smoke, was caused by sabotage or negligence.