Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Turkey expresses sorrow to Bosnia following fire at nursing house


(MENAFN) Türkiye on Wednesday conveyed its condolences to Bosnia and Herzegovina after a tragic fire at a nursing home claimed nearly a dozen lives.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives caused by the fire that broke out yesterday (4 November) at a nursing home in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina,” the Turkish Foreign Ministry stated. “We wish Allah’s mercy upon those who lost their lives and extend our condolences to the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

The fire, which started on the seventh floor of a retirement facility in Tuzla, resulted in the deaths of 11 residents and injured several others, including police officers, firefighters, and medical personnel, according to reports.

Firefighters brought the blaze under control after several hours of intensive efforts, and authorities are currently investigating the cause of the incident.

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