Call for Investigation into Gym Fire in Batman
Following the fire at a private gym in Batman that resulted in the deaths of 2 people, political figures demanded that the incident be investigated in all its aspects.
While 2 people lost their lives and 9 others were affected by smoke in a fire that broke out in the sauna section of a private gym in Batman, Emine Yani, the niece of Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek, was among the deceased. DBP and DEM Party officials called for the incident to be clarified in all its dimensions.
Details of the Fire at the Gym
A fire broke out for reasons yet unknown in the sauna section of a private gym located in the Gültepe neighborhood of Batman. According to a statement by the Batman Governorate, the fire is estimated to have started around 16:20.
Loss of Life and Injuries
In the tragic incident, 2 people lost their lives, while 9 others were affected by smoke and taken to the hospital for treatment. It was learned that one of the women who lost her life was Emine Yani, the daughter of Ahmet Şimşek, the older brother of Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek.
Joint Statement from Political Figures
DBP Co-Chair and Batman MP Keskin Bayındır along with DEM Party MPs Zeynep Oduncu Kutevi and Mehmet Rüştü Tiryaki made a joint statement regarding the matter. The officials conveyed their condolences to the families of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.
Demand That the Incident Not Be Brushed Off as a Mere Accident
The MPs requested that the disaster not be regarded merely as an accident and that the investigation be conducted meticulously. The statement emphasized that any potential lack of inspections and faults would never be allowed to be covered up.
Determination to Follow the Process
Party representatives called for a transparent investigation to identify individuals with negligence or responsibility. They stated that they will follow the issue until the process is fully concluded and those responsible are held accountable.