15.06.2026 11:11
In the Korgan district of Ordu, a car parked in front of the home of Nurittin Ulaş, head of the Belediye-İş Union's Korgan branch, was set on fire during the night. The fire was extinguished by firefighting teams, but the vehicle became unusable. Initial investigations suggest the incident was an arson attack. Police have launched an operation to capture the suspect or suspects.
The parked car belonging to Nurittin Ulaş, the Korgan district branch head of the Municipality-Union in Ordu's Korgan district, was set on fire by unidentified person or persons during the night. The vehicle became unusable in the fire, and police launched an investigation into the incident.
HE NOTICED THE FLAMES IN FRONT OF HIS HOUSE
The incident occurred around 03:00 in the Yukarı Pazar area of Dip Mahallesi, Korgan district. Nurittin Ulaş, the Korgan district branch head of the Municipality-Union, noticed flames rising from his parked car with license plate 35 EPS 23 in front of his house.
Upon Ulaş's report to the 112 Emergency Call Center, fire and police teams were dispatched to the area.
THE CAR BECAME UNUSABLE
Firefighters arriving at the scene intervened and brought the flames under control. The car suffered extensive damage and became unusable after the fire was extinguished.
ARSON SUSPECTED IN INITIAL INVESTIGATION
Initial examinations by teams at the scene suggested that the fire was caused by arson. Police teams have launched efforts to identify the person or persons responsible for the incident. The investigation is ongoing.