Cracking sounds in Küçükçekmece cause panic: 14-apartment building evacuated

In Istanbul's Küçükçekmece district, teams conducted an inspection after tiles cracked and noises were heard in a building; the building was evacuated as a precaution.

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Cracking sounds in Küçükçekmece cause panic: 14-apartment building evacuated

Teams took action in Istanbul's Küçükçekmece district following reports of cracking sounds coming from a 7-story building. It was discovered that tiles in the bathroom of an apartment on the third floor of the building, located on 3rd Güneş Street in the İnönü neighborhood, had cracked.

Upon notification by the building's residents, fire, municipal, and medical teams were dispatched to the address. The Küçükçekmece Municipality Disaster Affairs Directorate teams initiated an inspection of the building.

Street view of teams working around the building in Küçükçekmece. — Following the report, police, municipal, and emergency response teams took security measures on the street.

After initial checks, it was decided to temporarily evacuate the 14-apartment building against potential risks. Residents were allowed to take a few belongings with them to meet their urgent needs.

Teams working at the entrance of the evacuated building in Küçükçekmece. — Teams conducted an inspection at the building entrance and in the surrounding area.

During the evacuation process, municipal police teams set up a security cordon around the building. Pedestrian and vehicle access was halted in a controlled manner.