I have a turkey fig tree, young about 2 years old, the problem is that the branches break by themselves, Why?

We planted the fig tree 3 and 1/2 years ago.
This year I fertilized the tree with three fertilizer sticks 10-10-10
The tree grew very fast and produced a lot of figs.

Problem: Two weeks ago, one thick branch about (1.5 inches diameter)just broke by itself and a second one thinner and higher up also broke.

Today I noticed a third one broke. WHY?

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 09/26/2020 @ 1:59 am

It's possible your tree was over-fertilized, making the branches brittle. I'm pasting links here for two articles that may help. It's likely the tree needs some pruning.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/pruning-fig-trees.htm ^[1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/dry-brittle-tree-branches.htm ^[2]

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