The tragic fire that broke out at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Bolu Kartalkaya Ski Center, one of Turkey's most important ski resorts, has caused the death toll to rise to 66. The number of injured people has risen to 1, 51 of whom is seriously injured. The fire started at 03:30 in the 237-star Grand Kartal Hotel, which hosts 5 people, and quickly engulfed the entire building. Authorities announced that the cause of the fire has not yet been determined, but that an electrical fault is suspected.
Search and Rescue Efforts Continue
It was learned that there were many local and foreign tourists at the hotel at the time of the fire. Fire crews dispatched to the area brought the fire under control after a long effort. However, a large part of the building was rendered unusable. Debris removal and search and rescue efforts continue unabated.
Reactions from Families and Authorities
Relatives of those who lost their lives in the incident accused the hotel management of not taking the necessary safety measures. Experts pointed out serious deficiencies such as inadequate fire escapes and non-functioning fire extinguishing systems.
Kartalkaya Has Fallen Silent
The tourist area has been left virtually silent after the incident. This tragedy has caused renewed discussion of security measures in the tourism sector. A comprehensive investigation is expected from the authorities.
