Family left homeless after child starts fire with lighter

A FAMILY was left homeless after their five-year-old child started a fire in the home while playing with a lighter.

The fire started at around 12.30pm on Wednesday at the home of the Çetinkaya family in the village of Kalecik.

It was put out following the “intense efforts” of firefighters, but not before extensive fire and smoke damage was caused to the property. No-one was injured.