# Apartment fire in Aksaray, Turkey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/konya-apartment-fire-causes-panic-in-karatay-district
> Updated: 2026-08-11T21:04:25.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 3.

A fire broke out in the basement of the four-story Berat Apartmanı in the Hasas neighborhood of Aksaray, Turkey, originating from an electrical panel short circuit. The flames spread through an elevator ventilation shaft to the roof, where wind threatened the structure. While there were reports of potential occupants trapped on the third floor, the building manager confirmed that all five residents successfully evacuated. Emergency services closed nearby roads and worked for approximately two hours to extinguish the blaze.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-11: Aksaray apartment fire spreads from basement to roof

A fire caused by an electrical short circuit spread from the basement to the roof of an apartment building in Aksaray, Turkey, causing panic and requiring an emergency evacuation.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aksaray-apartment-fire-spreads-from-basement-to-roof

### 2026-08-11: Konya apartment fire causes panic in Karatay district

A fire broke out in an apartment in Konya's Karatay district during the night, causing material damage but no injuries.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/konya-apartment-fire-causes-panic-in-karatay-district

### 2026-08-06: Antalya Konyaaltı Apartment Fire Traps Family and Injures Residents

A Saturday night fire at Antalya Evleri’s B block in Konyaaltı trapped a family and caused smoke inhalation for several residents; firefighters rescued the occupants after about an hour, leaving two apartments

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aydns-karacasu-district-fire-burns-50-decares-of-farmland-but-spares-homes

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