In a tragic incident, at least 10 individuals have lost their lives and 32 others sustained injuries after a fire erupted at the Grand Kartal hotel in Kartalkaya, Turkey. The fire ignited around 3:30 a.m. local time, during a time when many families were vacationing at the venue for the winter school break. Rescue operations are ongoing as emergency services search the hotel for potential survivors. Eyewitness footage captured guests attempting to escape by tying bedsheets together to create a makeshift rope. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Tragedy Strikes as Blaze Claims Lives at Turkish Ski Resort
Tragedy Strikes as Blaze Claims Lives at Turkish Ski Resort
A devastating fire at a popular Turkish ski resort leads to multiple fatalities and injuries during the winter vacation period for schools.
Rescuers continue their search efforts amidst fears that the death toll may rise, while television images depicted thick smoke against the backdrop of the picturesque, snow-capped mountains. Emergency response teams, including fire trucks and dozens of rescuers, were dispatched promptly from nearby towns to assist in the crisis. As the story develops, further updates will reflect the situation at the Grand Kartal hotel and the response from authorities.
