Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:06am on 22 Jan 2025,Wednesday International
A fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Bolu, Turkey, has claimed 76 lives, with some guests jumping from windows to escape. The fire broke out early on Tuesday in the restaurant area and spread rapidly. The hotel was fully occupied with 234 guests during a busy holiday season. Emergency services took over an hour to arrive due to bad weather. Survivors criticized the lack of fire safety measures. Nine people, including the hotel owner, have been arrested. President Erdogan declared a national day of mourning and vowed to hold those responsible accountable for the tragedy.
