09.11.2025 10:53
In the fire that broke out at a cosmetics factory in the Dilovası district of Kocaeli, 6 people lost their lives, and it was learned that 18-year-old Tuğba Taşdemir and 17-year-old Nisa Taşdemir, who lost their lives in the tragedy, were sisters.
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A fire broke out yesterday morning at a two-story cosmetics factory in Dilovası, Kocaeli. Upon notification, a large number of fire, health, and police teams were dispatched to the address. The flames were extinguished by the fire crews. It was determined that 6 people lost their lives during the fire. Additionally, 7 people who were injured in the fire were taken to the hospital by ambulance.
2 OF THE DECEASED ARE UNDER 18
It was reported that Şengül Yılmaz, who died in the factory fire in Dilovası, Kocaeli, was 55 years old, Tuğba Taşdemir was 18, Nisa Taşdemir was 17, Cansu Esatoğlu was 16, and Esma Dikan and Hanım Gülek were 65 years old. It was also learned that Tuğba and Nisa Taşdemir were siblings.
BUSINESS OWNER ARRESTED, SON WANTED
After the incident, police teams arrested the owner of the business, K.O., in Yalova. It was learned that K.O., who was caught with his suitcases in his vehicle, was preparing to flee. K.O.'s son, İ.O., is being sought by the police.
7 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES SUSPENDED
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 Agency, Dilovası Service Center Director of İŞKUR, the branch manager responsible for İŞKUR CİMER, and one staff member have been suspended in relation to the fire that occurred in Dilovası, Kocaeli.
"THEY WERE SUSPENDED FOR THE SAKE OF THE INVESTIGATION"
The ministry's statement is as follows: "We pray for the deceased citizens who lost their lives in the tragic incident that occurred in Dilovası, Kocaeli, and wish a speedy recovery to the injured citizens. 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 aspects. Additionally, an investigation has been initiated regarding the personnel of SGK and the Employment Agency Provincial Directorate related to the incident, and for the sake of the integrity of the investigation; the SGK Kocaeli Provincial Director, SGK Kocaeli Deputy Provincial Director, Gebze Social Security Center Director, Kocaeli Provincial Director of the Employment Agency, Dilovası Service Center Director of İŞKUR, the branch manager responsible for İŞKUR CİMER, and one staff member have been suspended. In order to inform the public correctly, every stage of the process is being carefully monitored and all necessary steps are being taken."
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