Ten fires broke out and 16 special service incidents were recorded across the country between 19 and 25 October, according to the weekly report of the Police Press Office. Total material damage from the fires was put at 1 million 713 thousand Turkish lira.
The report listed the probable causes of the fires as electrical short circuits, deliberate burning by one or more individuals and burning for clearing purposes. The causes of some fires are still under investigation.
During the same week, teams responded to 16 special service calls in various areas. These included taking precautionary measures against fire and rescuing people trapped in lifts.
Crews also carried out animal rescues, freeing cats stuck in car engine compartments and in trees, as well as dogs that had fallen into wells.
The special service duties also included transporting deceased persons to hospital as part of judicial investigations.
