Fire panic in 26-story building in Ankara! 3 dead, including a baby, 39 injured!

A fire broke out on the fourth floor of a 26-story building in a residential complex in the Alacaatlı neighborhood around 10 p.m. for reasons yet unknown. The flames quickly spread to other floors.

A LARGE NUMBER OF TEAMS WERE DISPATCHED

Following the report, numerous fire, police, healthcare, UMKE , and AFAD teams were dispatched to the area. The teams evacuated the building's residents.

The fire was brought under control after approximately four hours of firefighting efforts. Crews are continuing to cool the building.

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39 PEOPLE AFFECTED BY SMOKE

According to information received from firefighters, 39 people, including 7 firefighters, suffered minor smoke effects in the fire.

While 112 Emergency Health teams provided outpatient treatment to 26 people at the scene, 20 people were referred to Ankara Bilkent City Hospital , Etlik City Hospital and Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Hospital .

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According to initial reports, three people, including a 3.5-month-old baby, died from smoke inhalation. One of those taken to the hospital is reported to be in critical condition.