Kayseri electric SUV erupts in fire while charging

On 29 July 2026, an electric SUV (license plate 38 PT 074) owned by M. A. ignited while being charged at a station on Şehit Miralay Nazım Bey Boulevard in the Hürriyet neighbourhood of Kayseri, Turkey. Police and fire crews arrived after a citizen reported the incident and extinguished the blaze after the vehicle produced a bomb‑like explosion. The fire caused extensive damage to the vehicle but resulted in no injuries. Authorities have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the fire.

The incident occurs amid forecasts of strong winds and high temperatures across western and southern Turkey, raising concerns about fire risks in the region.