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Tragic fire in a hotel in Kartalkaya, 10 dead and dozens injured in the night: authorities looking for the cause

Tragedy in Türkiye: A fire breaks out overnight in a hotel in Kartalkaya. At least 10 dead and over 30 injured.

Tragic fire in a hotel in Kartalkaya, 10 dead and dozens injured in the night: authorities looking for the cause

A devastating fire broke out during the night between January 20th and 21st in a hotel located in the ski resort of Kartalkaya, in Bolu province, nnorthwest TurkeyThe current balance is at least 10 dead and 32 wounded, as confirmed by Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya.

The fire: the flames started from the restaurant hall

According to media reports, the fire broke out around 3 am (30 am in Italy) in the srestaurant wing of the Grand Kartal hotel, a 12-story structure that accommodated approximately 234 people between tourists and staff. The images broadcast by local TVs show the roof and upper floors of the building engulfed in flames, with huge columns of smoke rising into the night sky, accompanied by the backdrop of a snow-capped mountain.

The hotel, located on a rocky ridge, made it more difficult for firefighters to put out the fire for hours.

The victims and the evacuees

Among the victims, three people died after jumping from the windows of the burning hotel, while the rest of the toll includes guests who were trapped on the upper floors. The injured, a total of 32, were rescued and transported to local hospitals for medical treatment.

Le Local authorities evacuated the survivors and transferred them to nearby hotels, where they found refuge in the early hours of the morning.

Statements by Minister Yerlikaya

Il Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya commented on the tragedy on his social profile of X: “Today at 3:27 a fire was reported in a hotel in the ski resort of Kartalkaya. Unfortunately, the death toll has risen to 10 and the number of injured to 32. "

Il Minister Yerlikaya expressed closeness to the families of the victimsand, calling the incident a national tragedy, assured that investigations into the causes of the fire are already underway.

Investigations underway: the causes still to be ascertained

Authorities are working to determine the causes that led to the devastating fireAccording to initial hypotheses, the fire could have been started by a electrical fault or malfunction in the restaurant hall, but other possibilities are not excluded.

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The ski destination of Kartalkaya, very popular with local and international tourists, was shocked by this tragedy. The Grand Kartal Hotel, considered one of the most prestigious establishments in the area, is now under investigation to verify any negligence or shortcomings in fire safety measures.

The local community and the Turkish government have rallied around the families of the victims, while they await news regarding the possible causes.

The incident has not only deeply affected the residents of Bolu province, but the entire population. local community mobilized to help those involved, while the government has assured that immediate measures will be taken to verify the safety of all hotel facilities in the region.

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