Main points
- A major fire broke out in the historical district of Antalya, Kaleici.
- There is one hotel and three retail establishments on fire.
- Firefighters managed to localize the fire, there were no casualties, hotel guests were evacuated, the cause of the fire is being investigated.
A large-scale fire broke out in Kaleici, Turkey / Photo from social media
An emergency occurred in the historical district of Antalya – Kaleici. There, a fire broke out between an abandoned building and a hotel.
The fire broke out at around 12:00 on Uzun Carsi Street in the Selcuk quarter of Muratpasa district, 24 Kanal reports, citing Milliyet.
What is known about the fire in Antalya
Flames have engulfed one hotel and three businesses. Firefighters are trying to contain the flames, which are billowing thick smoke into the sky. They are working hard to prevent the fire from spreading to other buildings in the historic district.
Fire in Kaleici: watch the video
Antalya Governor Hulusi Sahin said there were no casualties in the fire. The hotel guests were evacuated. The fire was localized. Its causes are being investigated.
What's Happening in Kaleici: Watch the Video
Flames engulf buildings / Photo Haberturk
Hotel and three shops on fire in Antalya: watch video
Incidentally, in January 2025, a massive fire engulfed the Grand Kartal Hotel in the Kartalkaya ski resort, killing nearly 80 people.
