A fire erupted in a 26-story building in Ankara’s Çankaya district early Sunday, prompting evacuations and a swift response from fire crews. The blaze, which began on an unknown floor, quickly spread to other levels of the structure, raising concerns for residents and emergency personnel.
Firefighters Battle Multi-Story Ankara Blaze
Emergency teams are working to contain a rapidly spreading fire in a high-rise building in Turkey’s capital.
- A fire broke out in a 26-story building in Ankara’s Çankaya district on July 13, 2025.
- Residents were evacuated as flames spread to multiple floors.
- Firefighters are continuing to battle the blaze, and some have been affected by smoke inhalation.
The incident began at approximately 00:05 local time (03:00 UTC) on July 13, 2025, and firefighters were immediately dispatched to the scene. Initial reports indicate that smoke inhalation affected some of the building’s occupants, who were transported to local hospitals by ambulance. What caused the fire in the Ankara high-rise remains unknown at this time, but authorities are investigating.
Firefighter Affected by Smoke
Adding to the challenges, at least one firefighter involved in the firefighting efforts was also impacted by smoke inhalation. Their condition is currently unknown, but they are receiving medical attention. The scale of the fire and the height of the building are presenting significant obstacles to containment.
Fire crews are still actively working to extinguish the flames and prevent further spread. The extent of the damage to the building is yet to be determined. Authorities have not yet released information regarding the number of residents evacuated or the potential cause of the fire.
High-rise fires pose unique challenges for firefighters due to the difficulty of accessing upper floors and the rapid spread of flames and smoke through ventilation systems.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
