# Chemical burn incident in Istanbul

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chemical-burn-incident-in-istanbul
> Updated: 2026-09-24T07:26:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In Istanbul, a 46-year-old man, Ersan Akçil, sustained chemical burns to approximately 15 percent of his body after a liquid drain cleaner spilled on him while he was unloading the product from his vehicle in the Başakşehir district. The victim reported that the chemical caused intense burning and melted his clothing. 

Following initial treatment at a local health center, Akçil was transferred to Başakşehir Çam ve Sakura City Hospital. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Turan, a specialist at the Burn Treatment Center, noted that such accidents may result from manufacturing defects or leaks during transport, warning that these products can lead to severe outcomes including blindness, loss of limbs, or death.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: Istanbul man suffers chemical burns from drain cleaner spill

A man in Istanbul suffered burns to 15% of his body after a liquid drain cleaner spilled on him, prompting medical warnings regarding the dangers of chemical product leaks.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istanbul-man-suffers-chemical-burns-from-drain-cleaner-spill

### 2026-08-26: Ankara hospital reports serious burns from brake cleaner misuse

Four people in Ankara have been treated for serious burns after misusing brake cleaner spray to light barbecues or for pranks, according to a burn specialist at Ankara Bilkent City Hospital.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ankara-hospital-reports-serious-burns-from-brake-cleaner-misuse

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