30.08.2026 23:01
In a fire that broke out in the sauna section of a gym in Batman, 2 people lost their lives, and it was learned that one of the deceased was Emine Yani, the niece of the Minister of Treasury and Finance, Mehmet Şimşek. It was stated that Yani, a mother of 5 children, died from smoke inhalation at the gym she had gone to for swimming. It was reported that Minister Şimşek would go to Batman to attend the funeral ceremony to be held for his niece.
It was learned that one of the citizens who lost their lives in a fire that broke out in the sauna section of a private gym in Batman, killing 2 people and injuring 9 others, was the niece of Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek.
30 PEOPLE TRAPPED
During the fire, 30 people inside the sports complex were trapped. Numerous fire trucks, 112 emergency health teams, and police units were dispatched to the area to extinguish the fire and rescue the trapped citizens. The flames were brought under control and extinguished with the intervention of the teams. While cooling efforts continue in the area, an investigation has been initiated to determine the cause of the fire.
GOVERNOR CANALP: WE LOST 2 CITIZENS, 9 INJURED, 1 IN SERIOUS CONDITION
Batman Governor Ekrem Canalp, in his statement at the scene, said, "A fire broke out in a private gym in Batman. 11 of our citizens were affected by the fire. The condition of 1 of them is serious, while the health status of 8 is currently stable. Unfortunately, we lost 2 of our citizens. The fire department is conducting its own investigation into the cause of the fire. The fire department conducted repeated searches. No trace of any other of our citizens was found."
INSPECTOR ASSIGNED
In a statement made on the social media account of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, it was said, "We extend our condolences to the citizens who lost their lives due to the fire in a gym in Batman and wish a speedy recovery to those affected by the fire. An inspector has been assigned by our Social Security Institution to investigate this tragic incident. As a Ministry, we are closely following the process."
IT WAS LEARNED THAT THE VICTIM WAS MINISTER ŞİMŞEK'S NIECE
On the other hand, it was learned that one of the citizens who lost their lives in the fire was Emine Yani, the daughter of Ahmet Şimşek, the brother of Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek. It was stated that Yani, who was married and a mother of 5 children, had gone to the gym to swim and died from smoke inhalation in the fire.
It was reported that Minister Şimşek will go to Batman and attend the funeral ceremony to be held for Yani.