Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:46pm on 21 Jan 2025,Tuesday International
A deadly fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya ski resort, Turkey, claimed 66 lives on Tuesday, with 234 guests present. Starting at 3:30 am in the restaurant, the blaze quickly spread through the 12-story building, prompting guests to leap from windows or use tied bedsheets to escape. Witnesses reported the fire alarm failed to operate, and delayed firefighting efforts worsened the tragedy. Bolu Governor Abdulaziz Aydin confirmed injuries to 51 people, one critically. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya expressed deep sorrow. Investigations revealed wooden cladding accelerated the flames. Safety concerns grow after another gas explosion injured 4 in Sivas.
