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TRNC court remands Başpınar fire suspect in custody for three days

13.09.2026 / 16:39
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In Northern Cyprus, a court remanded a resident of Başpınar (Başpınar) in custody for three days after around 25 dönüms of land were burned. According to police, the man was burning dry grass in the yard of his home without permission and without taking safety precautions, after which the fire got out of control.

TRNC court remands Başpınar fire suspect in custody for three days

The fire broke out on 12 September at around 11:40 in the Başpınar quarter of Değirmenlik (Değirmenlik), near Lefkoşa. The wind carried the flames to a neighbouring riverbed, burning dry grass, reeds and olive trees. The fire was tackled by the police fire brigade, civil defence, the Forestry Department and the municipality; there were no casualties.

On 13 September, the suspect, identified in the protocols by the initials S. N. B., was brought before the court. He is accused of lighting a fire without permission and negligent conduct. Police officer Medine Sağır (Medine Sağır) gave evidence.

Judge Nuray Neydet ordered that the man remain in police custody for three days while the investigation continues.

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