# Residential fires in Turkey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/residential-fires-in-turkey
> Updated: 2026-08-19T18:19:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

A fire in the Gazi neighborhood of the Ilgaz district in Çankırı destroyed three houses and several animals. The blaze reportedly began in a single residence for unknown reasons and quickly spread to two adjacent homes.

Firefighting teams from Çankırı city center, Korgun, and Çardaklı were dispatched to the scene. While crews managed to bring the flames under control, the fire resulted in the total loss of three homes. Additionally, two cattle—one cow and one calf—and four cats died in the incident.

Çankırı Deputy Mayor Mustafa Yazıharman inspected the site, noting the significant material damage and confirming that the fire has been extinguished. An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: Ilgaz fire destroys three houses and several animals

A fire in Ilgaz, Çankırı, destroyed three houses and killed two cattle and four cats. Firefighters from multiple districts controlled the blaze, and an investigation is underway.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ilgaz-fire-destroys-three-houses-and-several-animals

### 2026-08-10: İzmir house fire kills grandmother and 4-year-old grandson

A fatal house fire in İzmir's Çiğli district killed a grandmother and her 4-year-old grandson. Separately, a man was found dead in his Çorum apartment following reports of a foul odor.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/izmir-house-fire-kills-grandmother-and-4-year-old-grandson

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