Child playing with lighter causes fire in Mardin

A fire broke out in a house in Mardin's Kızıltepe district after a child played with a lighter. The incident occurred in an apartment on the second floor of a three-story building on Tandoğan Street in the 8 Mart neighborhood. According to reports, the child accidentally started the fire while playing with the lighter. The flames quickly grew and engulfed the living room. Neighbors noticed the fire and alerted the fire department, health services, and police.

Firefighters arrived at the scene and intervened. The fire was brought under control before it could spread to other rooms or to the floors above and below. Thanks to the successful efforts of the teams, the fire was extinguished without growing further. No casualties or injuries were reported. However, the living room of the apartment was rendered unusable.

The cause of the fire is believed to be the child playing with the lighter. Police have launched an investigation into the incident. Authorities are warning families about the dangers of children playing with fire. It is emphasized that parents need to be more careful to prevent such accidents.

To prevent similar incidents in Mardin, authorities are taking measures. Awareness campaigns on fire safety are being conducted. It is stated that children's access to dangerous items should be restricted. Plans are being made to increase education and inspections to avoid such accidents.

Damage assessment efforts continue after the fire. The apartment suffered material damage. It was learned that the family will temporarily stay elsewhere. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Authorities are working to determine the exact cause of the fire and any responsible parties.