A devastating overnight fire in Istanbul’s Pendik district resulted in the deaths of three children, while one remains in critical condition, prompting a multi-agency investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident and the family’s situation. According to a formal statement from the Istanbul Governor’s Office, the fire broke out at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Thursday on Umman Street in the Fevzi Çakmak neighborhood. The cause of the blaze has not yet been identified. Emergency response units, including several fire crews and medical teams, were deployed immediately after residents reported heavy smoke and flames.