Turkey Fire Horror: A devastating fire at Kartalkaya ski resort in Turkey’s Bolu province claimed 66 lives on Tuesday, leaving over 50 injured. The blaze, which broke out at around 3:30 am local time, engulfed the 11-storey hotel. Panicked guests resorted to desperate measures, with many jumping from the 11th floor to escape the flames. According to officials, the cause of the fire remains unknown. The resort’s cliffside location posed significant challenges for rescue teams, delaying firefighting efforts.
The Turkish newspaper Daily Sabah reported that the remote location hindered fire brigade vehicles from reaching the site quickly. The chaos also led to a stampede, further complicating evacuation efforts. Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities investigate the incident to determine the exact cause of the tragedy.
Bolu Governor Abdul Aziz Aydin said that 234 guests were staying in the hotel. 30 fire engines and 28 ambulances were sent to the spot. Authorities have also deployed 267 emergency workers to control the fire. According to reports, Turkey’s tourism and health ministers have left for the accident site.
School holidays are going on in Turkey
Kartalkaya is a popular ski resort located in the Koroglu mountains, about 300 kilometers east of Istanbul city. At present, school semester holidays are going on in Turkey. Due to this, all the hotels here are very crowded. As a precaution, other hotels in this area have been evacuated.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that an investigation has begun to identify those responsible for the accident. Every necessary step will be taken to punish the culprits.
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