# Fatal gym fire in Batman, Turkey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fatal-gym-fire-in-batman-turkey
> Updated: 2026-09-06T08:21:00.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

A fatal fire occurred in the sauna section of a private gym in the Gültepe neighborhood of Batman, Turkey. The incident resulted in the deaths of three people—Şanzime Sarıgül, Emine Yağni, and lawyer Gülsüm Öztekin Tunç—due to smoke inhalation. One of the deceased, Emine Yağni, was identified as the niece of Turkey’s Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek.

Following the incident, investigations by the Batman Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office indicated the fire may have been caused by an electrical panel malfunction. The legal proceedings resulted in the arrest of two business officials, while three employees were released, one under judicial control. The Batman Bar Association is monitoring the case to investigate potential negligence.

## Claims

- The fire originated from an electrical panel near the sauna area. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Twelve people were hospitalized following the fire, with three initially in serious condition. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Two business officials were arrested as part of the investigation. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Three employees were released, one under judicial control. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The victims included Şanzime Sarıgül, Emine Yani, and lawyer Gülsüm Öztekin Tunç. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Three people died from smoke inhalation during the fire. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Batman sports center fire kills three, leading to arrests

Three people died and two business officials were arrested following a fatal sauna fire at a sports center in Batman, Turkey, which is believed to have been caused by an electrical panel.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/batman-sports-center-fire-kills-three-leading-to-arrests

### 2026-08-31: Batman gym fire kills three people

A fatal fire in a gym sauna in Batman, Turkey, has killed three people and injured several others. One victim was identified as the niece of Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/batman-gym-fire-kills-two-and-injures-several-others

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