Addressing AK Party’s provincial congress in Ankara, President Erdoğan, as regards the hotel fire in Bolu, said: “The administrative and legal investigations have been launched into the cause of the fire. To that end, six public prosecutors and a commission of experts have been appointed. All necessary steps are and will be taken to shed light on the incident with all its aspects and to bring all those responsible to account.”
President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the party’s 8th ordinary provincial congress in Ankara.
President Erdoğan said: “In the aftermath of the fire disaster, we have rapidly sent our Minister of Interior, Minister of Health, Minister of Labor and Social Security, and Minister of Culture and Tourism to carry out and coordinate necessary works. We have received regular information from Bolu Governor’s Office and AFAD Presidency concerning the extinguishment of the fire and the evacuation of those stranded. Fire cooling works have begun, and the administrative and legal investigations have been launched into the cause of the fire. To that end, six public prosecutors and a commission of experts have been appointed. All necessary steps are and will be taken to shed light on the incident with all its aspects and to bring all those responsible to account. We are all feeling great grief. I wish Allah’s mercy upon our brothers and sisters, who have lost their lives in this tragic incident, and a speedy recovery to the injured, and extend my condolences to Bolu and our country.”