A fire broke out on the roof of the Center Hasan Dede Mosque, built in 1460, located on Atatürk Avenue in the Kaldırım neighborhood for reasons yet to be determined. Fire brigade teams and forestry operation directorate vehicles were dispatched to the area upon notification.
After 2 hours of work by the teams, the fire was extinguished, but it caused serious damage to the mosque. The Ulus District Governor Fırat Kadiroğlu visited the area after the fire to conduct inspections.
It was learned that the mosque had been damaged by fire twice before in 1889 and 1904, and reopened for worship after renovations. The cause of the fire at the mosque is currently under investigation.
The fire incident at the historic Center Hasan Dede Mosque in Kaldırım neighborhood has caused significant damage to the building. The authorities are investigating the cause of the fire that broke out on the roof of the mosque.
The Center Hasan Dede Mosque, which has a long history dating back to 1460, was severely affected by the fire, which caused extensive damage to the structure. It is believed that the fire may have originated due to an electrical fault, but authorities are still investigating the exact cause.
The Ulus District Governor personally visited the scene of the fire to assess the damage and express his support for the restoration efforts. The mosque has a significant cultural and historical value in the region, and the community is saddened by the destruction caused by the fire.
Efforts are currently underway to determine the cause of the fire and assess the extent of the damage to the mosque. The restoration process is expected to begin soon to restore this important historical site to its former glory.
