A partial collapse of a seven-story building in Istanbul on June 27 exposed illegal construction practices, revealing that three of the building's floors were added without authorization.
The collapse occurred in Bahçelievler district's Zafer neighborhood, revealing that three of the building’s seven floors had been added illegally.
Teams from the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) responded to the scene. After inspecting the site, they confirmed that no one was trapped or injured in the rubble.
The governor's office also reported that there were no casualties or injuries resulting from the collapse.
The building originally constructed in 1970 was officially recorded as a four-story structure. However, CNN Türk reported that three additional floors were illegally added in 1994.
The cause of the collapse remains under investigation.
As a precaution, several surrounding buildings were evacuated due to the risk of further collapses.
