In brief
At least 10 people lost their lives and 32 were injured in a hotel fire at a ski resort in Turkey amid the bustling winter break. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Bolu Province, where families had gathered for a winter getaway. Eyewitness accounts describe harrowing escapes, with some guests using makeshift ropes to flee from their rooms as flames engulfed the building. Ventilation issues and a lack of clarity surrounding the fire's cause have yet to be addressed by investigators. Rescue efforts involved numerous personnel and equipment dispatched from nearby towns.
The fire erupted while most guests were sleeping, leading to chaotic scenes as occupants scrambled for safety. Ski instructor Necmi Kepcetutan recounted the horror, describing how the flames spread and the frantic efforts to assist other guests. Despite his familiarity with the hotel layout, he was unable to reach some students due to the heavy smoke. As emergency services worked diligently to manage the situation, the community mourned the lives lost in this tragic event.
