24.01.2025 16:10
In statements regarding the fire in Kartalkaya that claimed the lives of 78 people, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, "Those who caused this great pain due to negligence, misconduct, or error will be held accountable." Reminding that 14 people have been detained, Erdoğan stated, "From now on, whatever is necessary will be done. I do not find it appropriate to engage in politics in the face of such a tragic event."
14 people were detained in connection with the fire disaster that claimed the lives of 78 people on Tuesday night at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya, Bolu.
Regarding the fire that has plunged Turkey into mourning, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made statements at the AK Party Malatya 8th Ordinary Provincial Congress.
Erdoğan stated, "Those who caused this great pain due to negligence, misconduct, and irregularities will be held accountable. 14 people have been detained. Whatever is necessary will be done from now on," emphasizing that he would follow the process.
Expressing his sorrow for the lives lost in Kartalkaya, President Erdoğan said, "I once again extend my condolences to our entire nation."
He added, "As soon as the news of the fire, which started at 03:27 AM, was received, all resources were mobilized. Initial interventions were made swiftly. 550 personnel participated in the efforts. Necessary investigations have been initiated to thoroughly examine all aspects of the disaster. Our public prosecutors and inspectors are conducting the investigation in depth.
"THOSE WHO CAUSED THIS GREAT PAIN WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE"
The AK Party presented its prepared research proposal. Those who caused this great pain due to negligence, misconduct, and irregularities will be held accountable. 14 people have been detained. Whatever is necessary will be done from now on. I do not find it appropriate to engage in politics in the face of such a tragic event. Engaging in verbal disputes with anyone would be disrespectful to the grieving families. We reject any discussions that would undermine this situation with the back of our hand. We condemn the reckless attacks of some actors of the main opposition who fail to show respect for the nation's pain."
NEW EXPERTS ASSIGNED
On the other hand, within the scope of the investigation, academic experts with expertise in fire safety and building protection from fire, who work at Istanbul Technical University’s Disaster Management Institute, Faculty of Architecture, Faculty of Electrical and Electronics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, and Faculty of Civil Engineering, have been appointed as experts based on new findings regarding the fire's point of origin.