22.01.2025 12:51
In the fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Bolu, 76 people lost their lives. While the repercussions of the incident continue, the fire department report from the hotel where the tragedy occurred has also emerged. The statement in the report that "there should be no presence of LPG-type flammable and explosive materials" drew attention. The rapid spread of the fire and its engulfing of the entire building raised the question, "Did LPG-type flammables play a role?"
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In the 12-story Grand Kartal Hotel located in Bolu Kartalkaya, a fire broke out around 03:00, resulting in the deaths of 76 out of 238 people present in the hotel, while 51 others were injured. Nine people have been detained in connection with the tragedy, and the fire report from the café, where the fire initially started, has also emerged. The report contains some striking statements.
THERE WERE LPG TYPE FLAMMABLES
The fire report prepared on January 2 revealed that the hotel management, which made the fire escape inside the building, also had LPG type flammable and explosive materials in the café, where the fire first started. The rapid spread of the fire and engulfing the entire building raised the question, "Did these materials fuel the flames?"
29 PEOPLE DISCHARGED
On the other hand, the Ministry of Health reported that 29 people injured in the fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya Ski Center have been discharged, while the treatment of 22 others is ongoing.
NINE PEOPLE, INCLUDING THE HOTEL OWNER, DETAINED
Bolu Chief Public Prosecutor and five public prosecutors, along with the expert committee designated by the Prosecutor's Office, continue their work regarding the cause of the fire, negligence, and faults, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya stated:
"Nine individuals have been detained due to the incident. Our chief inspectors have arrived. The entire process from the first day of the hotel is being examined in great detail, and any faults or negligence related to the necessary legal procedures will be revealed as a result of this administrative investigation, and we will share this truth with our esteemed nation."
FLAGS LOWERED TO HALF-MAST
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that a one-day national mourning has been declared due to the fire tragedy. Following the declaration of national mourning, Turkish flags at all public buildings and foreign representations across the country were lowered to half-mast until sunset.
THE HOTEL TURNED TO ASHES
Teams from the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) and firefighters are meticulously carrying out their work against the risk of collapse due to the hotel being largely made of wooden materials. In the footage taken from inside and outside, it was seen that the roof of the 12-story hotel suffered significant damage due to the fire, windows were broken, and belongings were completely burned. The gym and pool area located on the ground floor were also completely turned to ashes in the fire.
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