Balıkesir house fire leaves two siblings with smoke inhalation

A house fire broke out in the Poyracık neighborhood of the Dursunbey district in Balıkesir on Monday, October 12, 2026. The structure, which was used as a warehouse on the ground floor and a residence on the upper floor, was engulfed in flames.

Firefighting teams, supported by three forest service vehicles, responded to the call at 17:40 and worked for several hours to control the blaze and prevent it from spreading to the surrounding area. Two siblings, identified as C. Ç. and M. Ç., were treated by medical teams at the scene after being affected by smoke inhalation.

Following cooling operations, the site was handed over to the Dursunbey District Gendarmerie Command. The exact cause of the fire has not yet been determined.