Fire at Viranbağı Plajı beach on Büyükada island Istanbul — what happened?
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TL;DR
In early July 2026, a fire broke out at the Viranbağı Plajı beach complex on Büyükada island, starting in a restaurant and spreading to nearby forest. Four people were hospitalized for smoke inhalation.
What the community said
The fire at Viranbağı Plajı beach complex on Büyükada started in a restaurant and spread to the surrounding forest. Ground crews, helicopters, and water-dropping aircraft were deployed. Four people were hospitalized for smoke inhalation, and visitors in the danger zone were evacuated.
20 days ago Viranbağı Plajı, Büyükada island
The first reports of the fire at Viranbağı beach on Büyükada island came on July 1, 2026. The cause was unknown at the time of reporting, with an investigation underway. Fire and medical teams were dispatched promptly.
20 days ago Viranbağı beach, Büyükada, July 1 2026