Fire Panic in Istanbul Primary School: Students Left in Tears
Fire Breaks Out at Istanbul Primary School, Causing Panic Among Students and Parents
Istanbul, Turkey—A fire erupted today around 1:00 PM in the men’s restroom located on the upper floor of Cengiz Topel Primary School in the Cevizlik neighborhood. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
As smoke began to rise through the building, the school administration acted swiftly to evacuate students and staff. Firefighters responded promptly and worked to clear the upper floor of smoke, ensuring everyone’s safety.
The incident caused a wave of panic among parents, many of whom rushed to the school upon hearing the news. Emotional scenes unfolded as some students struggled to hold back tears while comforting their anxious parents. One particularly distraught child was seen hugging their mother tightly, overwhelmed by the chaos of the situation.
Metin Deniz Keçel, a parent who happened to be passing by the school, shared his experience: "I was just walking by when I saw everyone rushing out. A fire had broken out, and the principal took immediate action. Fortunately, no one was injured, and the smoke was quickly addressed."
The school community has breathed a sigh of relief as the situation has been brought under control, and investigations into the incident are likely to follow.
