66 Dead, Dozens Injured in Blaze at Turkish Ski Resort Hotel
A fire at a ski resort hotel in northwestern Turkey’s Kartalkaya ski resort claimed 66 lives and injured 51 others early Tuesday morning, according to state broadcaster TRT. The blaze started around 3:30 a.m. local time on the fourth floor of the 11-story hotel, which housed 234 guests at the time.
Bolu Governor Abdulaziz Aydin stated that the fire began on the restaurant floor, though the exact cause remains under investigation. Firefighters continued to battle the flames well into the morning as rescue efforts unfolded.
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Authorities are working to determine the fire’s origin and ensure the safety of the remaining guests. Aydin assured that a thorough investigation would be conducted to uncover the circumstances behind the tragic incident.
The Kartalkaya ski resort, located in Bolu province, is a popular winter destination known for its picturesque slopes and luxury accommodations. The tragedy has cast a shadow over the area’s winter tourism season, with emergency responders and local officials urging enhanced fire safety measures in the region.
