In the U.S., Turkish family faces relentless assault: Homes burned, ICE arrests father.

Serkan Bingöl, who lives in Massachusetts in the United States, along with his wife Tuğba and their 5‑month‑old daughter Ela, moved into a new home on October 1, marking a fresh start. But the family's joy was short‑lived. After only eight days in the new house, a fire broke out in the apartment building on October 9, causing extensive damage. Nine people were forced to leave their homes because of the blaze. No casualties or injuries were reported.

Father Arrested Two Days After the Fire

After the fire, the Bingöl family endured difficult days and on October 11 faced a second blow. It was reported that they failed to notify immigration authorities in a timely manner about the address change they made on October 1. Father Serkan Bingöl was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on the grounds of a delayed address‑change notification.

Thus, Tuğba Bingöl and her 5‑month‑old daughter Ela, who lost their home in the fire, were separated from Serkan Bingöl just two days after the incident. The successive events the family endured made it even more urgent to meet the mother’s and baby’s housing and basic needs.

Aid Campaign for Mother and 5‑Month‑Old Ela

Following the hardships faced by the Bingöl family, a GoFundMe campaign was launched to support Tuğba Bingöl and her daughter Ela. The campaign aims to contribute to the temporary housing costs and basic needs of the mother and baby who lost their home in the fire.

Bingöl Family's Life Changed in 10 Days

On October 1, the Bingöl family, trying to establish a life in a new home, faced two major problems within ten days. First, they lost their home in a fire on October 9, and then on October 11, Serkan Bingöl was taken into custody by ICE, beginning a new phase.

Those wishing to support the family, the campaign launched for Tuğba Bingöl and her daughter ElaGoFundMecan provide assistance through the campaign.