21.01.2025 17:21
In a hotel fire disaster at the Bolu Kartalkaya Ski Resort, where 66 people lost their lives, cooling and search efforts are ongoing, while some holidaymakers were seen enjoying skiing.
Turkey woke up to a fire disaster.
A fire broke out at the Grand Kartal Hotel, one of the important tourism centers in Bolu's Kartalkaya, around 03:30. In the fire, which turned into a life-and-death situation, 66 people, including athletes and journalists, lost their lives, while 51 others were injured. In the investigation launched regarding the fire, 4 people, including the owner of the establishment, were taken into custody.
While teams have been conducting search and cooling operations for 13 hours, some vacationers were seen skiing.
The slopes belonging to the Grand Kartal Hotel, which turned to ashes, were enveloped in a deathly silence. However, vacationers continued to enjoy skiing on other slopes.
Meanwhile, smoke continues to rise from the hotel. Numerous teams are supporting the cooling efforts. Search and rescue teams are continuing their work inside the hotel.