09.11.2025 18:19
In the Dilovası district of Kocaeli, 8 more suspects have been detained in connection with the perfume factory fire that resulted in the deaths of 6 people and injuries to 7 others. Thus, the total number of detainees has risen to 11. It has been reported that among those detained are the owner and managers of the workplace.
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In the Dilovası district of Kocaeli, the number of people who lost their lives in the fire has increased to 6, and 7 others were injured.
BUSINESS OWNER AND MANAGERS IN CUSTODY As part of the investigation initiated by the Gebze Chief Public Prosecutor's Office regarding the fire that broke out in the cosmetics factory, a detention order was issued for 8 more suspects. The suspects were caught in operations carried out by the police teams. Thus, the number of people detained in the investigation has risen to 11. The business owner K.O. and the managers are among the suspects, and their procedures at the police station are ongoing.
6 PEOPLE LOST THEIR LIVES A fire broke out yesterday morning around 09:00 for an undetermined reason in a perfume filling facility located in the Mimar Sinan neighborhood. The flames quickly grew due to the chemical substances present in the facility, engulfing the entire building and spreading to the roof of an adjacent building. Upon notification, a large number of fire, health, and police teams were dispatched to the scene. As a result of the intense intervention by the teams, the fire was brought under control, but 6 people lost their lives, and 7 others were injured, one of whom is in serious condition. The bodies of the deceased were taken to the morgue for autopsy procedures.
IDENTITIES OF THE DECEASED REVEALED It was reported that Şengül Yılmaz, who died in the factory fire, was 55 years old, Tuğba Taşdemir was 18, Nisa Taşdemir was 17, Cansu Esatoğlu was 16, and both Esma Dikan and Hanım Gülek were 65 years old. Additionally, it was learned that Tuğba and Nisa Taşdemir were siblings.
7 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES SUSPENDED On the other hand, the Ministry of Labor and Social Security announced that the SGK Kocaeli Provincial Director, SGK Kocaeli Deputy Provincial Director, Gebze Social Security Center Director, Kocaeli Provincial Director of the Employment and Workforce Agency, İŞKUR Dilovası Service Center Director, İŞKUR branch manager responsible for CIMER, and one staff member have been suspended in relation to the fire that occurred in the Dilovası district of Kocaeli.
"THEY WERE SUSPENDED FOR THE SAFETY OF THE INVESTIGATION" The ministry's statement read: "We pray for God's mercy on our citizens who lost their lives in this tragic incident in the Dilovası district of Kocaeli, and we wish a speedy recovery to the injured. We extend our condolences to our nation. Two Chief Inspectors and one Inspector have been assigned by our Ministry regarding the incident, and the process is being meticulously followed in all its aspects. Additionally, an investigation has been initiated regarding the personnel of SGK and the Employment and Workforce Agency Provincial Directorate concerning the incident, and for the safety of the investigation; the SGK Kocaeli Provincial Director, SGK Kocaeli Deputy Provincial Director, Gebze Social Security Center Director, Kocaeli Provincial Director of the Employment and Workforce Agency, İŞKUR Dilovası Service Center Director, İŞKUR branch manager responsible for CIMER, and one staff member have been suspended. In order to provide accurate information to the public, every stage of the process is being carefully monitored, and all necessary steps are being taken."
THE FACILITY OWNER CAUGHT WHILE TRYING TO FLEE Acting on the instructions of the prosecutor's office, police teams captured the missing business owner K.O. while he was preparing to flee in Yalova, and suitcases were found in his vehicle. It was learned that K.O.'s son, İ.O., is also being searched for everywhere.
SHIFT SUPERVISORS IN CUSTODY Regarding the incident, shift supervisors G.B. and H.E. have been detained. It was learned that T.Y., who has a detention order against him, is being treated in the Burn Unit of Kocaeli City Hospital and his condition is serious.
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