Bursa Historic Bazaar Inferno Leaves Six Businesses Burned, 30 Million TL Loss

Acumulative Damage Revealed

A massive fire engulfed Bursa’s historic Kayhan Bazaar early Thursday, leaving six businesses charred and causing approximately 30 million Turkish liras in damage. The blaze, which began in a furniture workshop, was reported at around 02:30 local time, prompting a response from 100 firefighters and 17 vehicles. No injuries were reported, but the flames consumed multiple wooden structures in the narrow market lanes. Authorities suspect an electrical fault after seeing smoke rise from power lines before the ignition. The incident falls under the Gundem category and highlights ongoing urban safety concerns.

Crisis Response and Investigation

The emergency response was swift, with the Bursa Metropolitan Municipality’s fire brigade coordinating with police and medical teams. Over 100 personnel and 17 fire