Fatal Fire at Turkish Ski Resort
Turkey has detained nine people in connection with a fire that killed 76 people at a ski resort in the Bolu mountains. The fire occurred at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the Kartalkaya ski resort, where panicked guests had to jump from windows in the middle of the night. President Tayyip Erdogan declared a day of national mourning following the tragedy.
Key Points
- Fire at Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya ski resort killed 76 people
- Guests had to jump from windows in the middle of the night
- President Erdogan declared a day of national mourning
Pros
- Investigation underway to determine the cause of the fire
- Government conducting forensic DNA tests to identify victims
Cons
- Growing criticism over the hotel's safety measures
- Survivors reported no fire alarms were heard during the incident