In the early hours of the morning, a fire erupted within the Turkish ski resort hotel, causing chaos during a peak holiday season. Eyewitness accounts describe guests desperately attempting to escape the flames, illustrating the tragic events that unfolded.
Deadly Fire Claims Ten Lives at Turkish Ski Resort Hotel
Deadly Fire Claims Ten Lives at Turkish Ski Resort Hotel
A devastating fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Bolu has resulted in the deaths of ten individuals and left 32 others injured, as reported by Turkish authorities.
The fire broke out at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the Bolu ski region during a busy holiday period, leading to the tragic deaths of ten guests and injuring 32 others. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed the casualties, with reports indicating that two victims died after jumping from windows in a bid to escape the inferno. The fire ignited around 03:27 local time (00:27 GMT) on one of the hotel’s restaurant floors and rapidly spread to higher levels.
Videos shared across Turkey depicted frantic scenes as guests attempted to escape, with bed linens used as makeshift ropes from windows. Bolu Governor Abdulaziz Aydin noted that freezing weather conditions slowed rescue efforts, as fire engines took over an hour to reach the remote location of the hotel, which was fully occupied by 234 guests.
Emergency services mobilized a force of 267 personnel to tackle the blaze, while the local mayor reported ongoing efforts to rescue individuals trapped within the hotel. As safety precautions, neighboring hotels were evacuated to prevent additional casualties.
Guests were in a state of panic as they struggled to navigate the smoke-filled rooms, with ski instructor Necmi Kepcetutan sharing his experiences of helping some escape. With the origins of the fire still under investigation, Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc has appointed prosecutors to probe the incident, seeking clarity on the circumstances that led to the tragic fire.
The Bolu region is known for its winter sports popularity, attracting skiers from cities like Istanbul and Ankara. The local community and authorities continue to grapple with the aftermath of this tragic accident.
Videos shared across Turkey depicted frantic scenes as guests attempted to escape, with bed linens used as makeshift ropes from windows. Bolu Governor Abdulaziz Aydin noted that freezing weather conditions slowed rescue efforts, as fire engines took over an hour to reach the remote location of the hotel, which was fully occupied by 234 guests.
Emergency services mobilized a force of 267 personnel to tackle the blaze, while the local mayor reported ongoing efforts to rescue individuals trapped within the hotel. As safety precautions, neighboring hotels were evacuated to prevent additional casualties.
Guests were in a state of panic as they struggled to navigate the smoke-filled rooms, with ski instructor Necmi Kepcetutan sharing his experiences of helping some escape. With the origins of the fire still under investigation, Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc has appointed prosecutors to probe the incident, seeking clarity on the circumstances that led to the tragic fire.
The Bolu region is known for its winter sports popularity, attracting skiers from cities like Istanbul and Ankara. The local community and authorities continue to grapple with the aftermath of this tragic accident.
