FORENSIC CASE STUDY ARCHIVE

Case Studies and Field Work

Cases examined on-site by our laboratory using physical and chemical methods, resolved before courts and institutions.

Küçükçekmece Textile Factory Fire Analysis Visual
Küçükçekmece Textile Factory Fire Analysis - Fire Forensics case studyFire Forensics
01.05.2023

Küçükçekmece Textile Factory Fire Analysis

In a textile-factory fire that began with a fluorescent-tube explosion and grew as the tubes detonated, tenant Makroser — who failed to take precautions despite the seal — and property owner Akit Medya Grubu were both found partially at fault.

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Dilovası Cosmetics Factory Explosion and Fire Investigation Visual
Dilovası Cosmetics Factory Explosion and Fire Investigation - Fire Forensics case studyFire Forensics
28.11.2025

Dilovası Cosmetics Factory Explosion and Fire Investigation

A technical mechanism analysis of an explosion — caused by static electricity or an electrical contact fault during alcohol transfer at a cosmetics factory — examined in terms of deficiencies in explosion-proof (ex-proof) infrastructure, ventilation, and automatic suppression systems.

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Cosmetics Facility Chemical Explosion and Fire Analysis Visual
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08.11.2025

Cosmetics Facility Chemical Explosion and Fire Analysis

An analysis of the deflagration explosion caused when a malfunctioning resistance probe ignited flammable vapor during ethyl-alcohol transfer, along with the technical negligence involved.

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İkitelli OSB Industrial Chemical Fire Analysis Visual
İkitelli OSB Industrial Chemical Fire Analysis - Fire Forensics case studyFire Forensics
31.08.2021

İkitelli OSB Industrial Chemical Fire Analysis

A forensic analysis of the fire that spread to 71 businesses after electrical overheating in a chemical-transfer motor ignited flammable alcohol vapor, causing IBC tank explosions and being worsened by improper use of water during suppression.

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İkitelli OSB Chemical Fire Tort Compensation Analysis Visual
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13.10.2023

İkitelli OSB Chemical Fire Tort Compensation Analysis

A technical fault and liability analysis, conducted within the scope of a civil court tort-compensation case, of the material damage caused to neighboring businesses by a fire that started at a chemical factory and spread.

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SEDAŞ Temporary Use Undertaking for Electrical Connection Visual
SEDAŞ Temporary Use Undertaking for Electrical Connection - Fire Forensics case studyFire Forensics
13.12.2024

SEDAŞ Temporary Use Undertaking for Electrical Connection

A signed temporary-use undertaking obtained to connect electricity at a given address due to the absence of an occupancy/building permit. It shows the building owner acknowledged the building was unlicensed and accepted all consequences, including power disconnection.

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Dilovası Municipality Support Services Directorate Letter Visual
Dilovası Municipality Support Services Directorate Letter - Fire Forensics case studyFire Forensics
23.06.2025

Dilovası Municipality Support Services Directorate Letter

An official letter concerning the request to publish, through the Press Advertisement Agency, a tender for the "demolition of a non-compliant structure" issued for an unlicensed building. Supporting document / evidentiary photograph.

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District Police Directorate Suspect Statement Referral Document Visual
District Police Directorate Suspect Statement Referral Document - Fire Forensics case studyFire Forensics
14.10.2021

District Police Directorate Suspect Statement Referral Document

An official letter sent by police to the Prosecutor's Office confirming that a statement was taken from suspect Güven Demirbaş. Supporting document / evidentiary photograph.

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