# Residential fires in Hatay, Turkey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/residential-fires-in-hatay-turkey
> Updated: 2026-08-20T05:44:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

A series of residential fires have occurred in the Hatay province of Turkey, causing significant property damage.

In the Antakya district, a fire destroyed the home of a Syrian family of earthquake survivors. Preliminary reports suggest the blaze may have originated from an electrical installation, specifically a socket. While the house was rendered unusable, no injuries were reported as the homeowner managed to rescue his son.

In the Defne district, a fire and subsequent explosions destroyed a ground-floor apartment in the Çekmece neighborhood. Witnesses reported that appliances, including a television, air conditioner, and a balcony generator, exploded during the incident. Unlike the previous fire, this event resulted in multiple injuries, including a mother and son who sustained burns, and others treated for smoke inhalation.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Hatay apartment fire and explosions injure mother and son

A fire and multiple explosions in an apartment in Hatay's Defne district injured a mother and her son, leaving the residence destroyed and several family members hospitalized.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hatay-apartment-fire-and-explosions-injure-mother-and-son

### 2026-08-13: Hatay house fire destroys home of earthquake survivor family

A fire, suspected to be caused by an electrical fault, destroyed the home of a Syrian earthquake survivor family in Antakya, Hatay. A 7-year-old boy was rescued from the flames.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hatay-house-fire-destroys-home-of-earthquake-survivor-family

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