tr-TR 08.02.2016 19.6.2025 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Istanbul Itfaiye RSS Feed Istanbul's Fire Department was at the Dragon Boat Festival https://itfaiye.ibb.gov.tr/en/news/18018/istanbuls-fire-department-was-at-the-dragon-boat-festival.html The inter-institutional dragon boat festival was held in Maltepe Orhangazi City Park. We, as the Istanbul Fire Department, participated in this organization where there was a fierce competition during the two-day festival.

]]> 16.6.2025 12:50:21 #Item:18018 Scrapyard fire in Ataşehir https://itfaiye.ibb.gov.tr/en/news/18017/scrapyard-fire-in-atasehir.html A fire broke out in scrap materials in the open area between two buildings on 13th Street in Ferhatpaşa Neighborhood, Ataşehir. Upon receiving reports at around 17:50, Ataşehir, Büyükbakkalköy, Dudullu, Maltepe and Ümraniye fire teams were dispatched to the scene. The fire was brought under control and extinguished as a result of the intervention of our teams that arrived at the scene in a short time.

There were no injuries or loss of life in the incident where material damage occurred.

]]> 13.6.2025 23:42:42 #Item:18017 The name of the champion has been announced https://itfaiye.ibb.gov.tr/en/news/18016/the-name-of-the-champion-has-been-announced.html We congratulate our Tuzla fire station team for becoming the champion of the 2025 Traditional Fire Department Football Tournament. We also congratulate our Fatih fire station team for playing in the finals and our Central Fire Department Directorate team for coming in 3rd.

]]> 13.6.2025 21:56:23 #Item:18016 Workplace fire in Arnavutköy https://itfaiye.ibb.gov.tr/en/news/18015/workplace-fire-in-arnavutkoy.html A fire broke out on the 2nd floor of a 3-storey workplace located on Gürhan Street in Mehmet Akif Ersoy Neighbourhood, Arnavutköy. Following reports received at around 14:41, Arnavutköy, Sultangazi, Başakşehir, Şişli, Bağcılar, Beylikdüzü, Çatalca, Bakırköy, Hadımköy, Büyükçekmece, Hacıosman, Çavuşbaşı fire teams and 112 emergency medical crews were dispatched to the scene. As a result of the intervention of our teams that arrived at the scene in a short time, the fire was brought under control and extinguished.

There were no injuries or loss of life in the incident where material damage occurred.

 

]]> 13.6.2025 21:56:14 #Item:18015 Joining Forces Against Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: Firefighters from Across Türkiye Meet in Istanbul https://itfaiye.ibb.gov.tr/en/news/18010/joining-forces-against-lithium-ion-battery-fires-firefighters-from-across-turkiye-meet-in-istanbul.html The Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Test and Training Program, organized under the coordination of the Union of Municipalities of Türkiye, was held in Istanbul with the participation of firefighters from different provinces.

A comprehensive training and test program was organized under the coordination of the Union of Municipalities of Türkiye in order to be prepared for fires that may be caused by lithium-ion batteries. The program, planned in two stages as theoretical and practical, was held on June 12, 2025 at the Bahçelievler and Resneli campuses of the Istanbul Fire Department Training Center.

The theoretical part of the training was held between 10:00 and 12:00 in the morning at the Bahçelievler Campus, and the practical part was held between 14:30 and 16:30 at the Resneli Campus. Firefighters from Istanbul, Aksaray, Ankara, Antalya, Balıkesir, Bilecik, Elazığ, Erzincan, Erzurum, Kırşehir, Kilis, Kocaeli, Samsun, Yalova, Denizli and Kayseri provinces attended the trainings.

Information was provided on the causes of lithium-ion battery-related fires, the risks they may pose, intervention methods and new generation fire extinguishing agents as part of the event. In the application area, real fire tests conducted with the developed extinguishing agents were carefully monitored.

This training program, which heralds a new era in fire safety, attracted great interest from the participants. The event, where firefighters from all over Türkiye shared their knowledge and experience, aims to raise awareness against possible battery fires and increase intervention capacity.

]]> 13.6.2025 14:19:29 #Item:18010 Workplace fire in Ümraniye https://itfaiye.ibb.gov.tr/en/news/18008/workplace-fire-in-umraniye.html Upon receiving reports at around 11:39, Dudullu, Ümraniye, Çekmeköy, Ataşehir, Kadıköy and Kartal fire teams were dispatched to the scene. As a result of the intervention of our teams that arrived at the scene in a short time, the fire was brought under control and extinguished. There were no injuries or loss of life in the incident, which caused material damage.

]]> 11.6.2025 15:53:17 #Item:18008 Warehouse fire in Maltepe https://itfaiye.ibb.gov.tr/en/news/18006/warehouse-fire-in-maltepe.html Following reports received at around 13:28, our Büyükbakkalköy, Maltepe, Ataşehir, Kartal, Ümraniye and Sancaktepe fire teams were dispatched to the scene. As a result of the intervention of our teams that arrived at the scene in a short time, the fire was brought under control and extinguished. There were no injuries or loss of life in the incident, which caused material damage.

]]> 9.6.2025 19:18:03 #Item:18006 IMM Traditional Bairam Celebration in Saraçhane https://itfaiye.ibb.gov.tr/en/news/18005/imm-traditional-bairam-celebration-in-sarachane.html Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) held its traditional Bairam celebration in Saraçhane. IMM Deputy Mayor Nuri Aslan began his speech at the ceremony by conveying the message of elected IMM Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu; “June 3 is our Mayor’s birthday. I also had the opportunity to visit him. Our mayor is just like here, excited, young, dynamic, hopeful, happy and highly motivated. He is in good health. He sends his greetings to all of you and thanks you all. He congratulates you all on Bairam.”

Speaking at the event where the spirit of the Bairam was experienced in unity and solidarity, IMM Deputy Mayor Nuri Aslan said, “My valuable teammates who work day and night for Istanbul, our President Ekrem İmamoğlu’s companions, we are on the eve of Bairam, which consists of sharing, solidarity and unity. I congratulate you and your families on Bairam in advance.”

]]> 5.6.2025 13:21:49 #Item:18005 Container fire in Gaziosmanpaşa https://itfaiye.ibb.gov.tr/en/news/18002/container-fire-in-gaziosmanpasa.html A fire broke out in workers' containers located in a construction site on Bayır Street in Yıldıztabya Neighborhood, Gaziosmanpaşa. Upon receiving reports at around 14:23, Alibeyköy, Eyüpsultan, Sultangazi, Bayrampaşa, Şişli and Davutpaşa fire teams were dispatched to the scene. As a result of the efforts of our teams that arrived at the scene in a short time, the fire was brought under control and extinguished.

There was no injury or loss of life in the incident, which caused material damage.

]]> 1.6.2025 16:45:51 #Item:18002 Human rescue in Avcılar https://itfaiye.ibb.gov.tr/en/news/18000/human-rescue-in-avcilar.html Our Avcılar fire team was dispatched to the scene upon receiving a report at around 11:27. Our team arrived at the scene in a short time and as a result of their efforts, our injured citizen was rescued and taken to the hospital by medical crews.

]]> 29.5.2025 15:06:37 #Item:18000 Apartment fire in Kartal https://itfaiye.ibb.gov.tr/en/news/17997/apartment-fire-in-kartal.html Upon receiving reports at around 11:26, Yakacık and Kartal fire teams were dispatched to the scene. The fire was brought under control and extinguished as a result of the intervention of our teams that arrived at the scene in a short time. Three citizens who were trapped in the incident, which caused material damage, were rescued by our teams and handed over to the medical crews.

]]> 29.5.2025 12:25:25 #Item:17997 Primary school students visited our Fatih Fire Station https://itfaiye.ibb.gov.tr/en/news/17994/primary-school-students-visited-our-fatih-fire-station.html The students who visited our station were informed about the fire department and firefighting. After our student brothers and sisters successfully extinguished the flames rising from the fire house, the training ended with a souvenir photo taken.

]]> 28.5.2025 13:43:17 #Item:17994 Workplace fire in Eyüpsultan https://itfaiye.ibb.gov.tr/en/news/17992/workplace-fire-in-eyupsultan.html Upon receiving reports at around 05:38, Eyüpsultan, Bayrampaşa, Fatih, Şişli, Bakırköy, Bağcılar, Davutpaşa and Sultangazi fire teams were dispatched to the scene. The fire was extinguished as a result of the efforts of our teams who arrived at the scene in a short time. There was no injury or loss of life in the incident, which caused material damage.

]]> 26.5.2025 09:15:06 #Item:17992 Workplace fire in Arnavutköy https://itfaiye.ibb.gov.tr/en/news/17990/workplace-fire-in-arnavutkoy.html Upon receiving reports at around 02:01, Kıraç, Bahçeşehir and Beylikdüzü fire teams were dispatched to the scene. The fire was brought under control and extinguished as a result of the intervention of our teams that arrived at the scene in a short time. There were no injuries or loss of life in the incident, although there was material damage.

]]> 23.5.2025 08:06:59 #Item:17990 Volunteer firefighters from the Netherlands visited the Istanbul Fire Department https://itfaiye.ibb.gov.tr/en/news/17989/volunteer-firefighters-from-the-netherlands-visited-the-istanbul-fire-department.html Welcomed by our Fire Department European Side Manager Mr. Erdinç TURAN, our chiefs and staff, Dutch volunteer firefighters visited the Fire Department European Side and exchanged information. After taking a souvenir photo, the delegation left.

]]> 22.5.2025 17:27:34 #Item:17989 Roof fire in Bayrampaşa https://itfaiye.ibb.gov.tr/en/news/17986/roof-fire-in-bayrampasa.html Upon receiving reports at around 14:32, our fire teams from Sağmalcılar, Bayrampaşa, Eyüpsultan, Şişli, Fatih and Bağcılar stations were dispatched to the scene. As a result of the efforts of our teams who arrived at the scene in a short time, the fire was brought under control and extinguished. There were no injuries or loss of life in the incident, which caused material damage.

]]> 22.5.2025 17:07:13 #Item:17986 Forest fire in Sarıyer https://itfaiye.ibb.gov.tr/en/news/17984/forest-fire-in-sariyer.html Upon receiving reports at around 11:22, Sarıyer, Kemerburgaz, Maden and Yavuz Sultan Selim fire teams were dispatched to the scene. The fire was brought under control and extinguished as a result of the efforts of our teams that arrived at the scene in a short time.

]]> 22.5.2025 13:36:52 #Item:17984 Human rescue in Fatih https://itfaiye.ibb.gov.tr/en/news/17983/human-rescue-in-fatih.html Our Fatih fire team was dispatched to the scene upon receiving a report at around 11:32. Our team arrived at the scene in a short time and as a result of their efforts, our injured citizen was rescued and taken to the hospital by medical crews.

]]> 22.5.2025 13:15:22 #Item:17983 Our education vehicle met with citizens in Esenler Dörtyol Square https://itfaiye.ibb.gov.tr/en/news/17980/our-education-vehicle-met-with-citizens-in-esenler-dortyol-square.html Throughout the day, our training vehicle provided our citizens with vital information such as precautions to be taken before a fire, correct evacuation methods in case of a fire, use of home-type fire extinguishers and basic first aid interventions through interactive applications.

We continue our training activities, which aim to strengthen disaster awareness in society and increase awareness against fires, with the principle of "Fire Department Always Ready, But First Precautions".

]]> 18.5.2025 21:26:29 #Item:17980 Commemoration Ceremony in Taksim on the 106th Anniversary of May 19 https://itfaiye.ibb.gov.tr/en/news/17978/commemoration-ceremony-in-taksim-on-the-106th-anniversary-of-may-19.html An official ceremony was held at the Taksim Republic Monument as part of the 106th anniversary celebrations of May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day. The official ceremony began with a moment of silence for Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, his comrades and all martyrs, followed by the singing of the National Anthem. The ceremony ended with the laying of a wreath by Istanbul Provincial Director of Youth and Sports Mr. Muhittin Özbay. Following the end of the official ceremony, the event organized by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) began. Deputy Mayor of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mr. Nuri Aslan laid the IMM wreath on the Atatürk Monument with applause that lasted for minutes. 

 

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