Turkey Declares Mourning as Investigation Deepens Into Ski Hotel Tragedy

Sun Jul 13 2025 09:45:46 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Turkey Declares Mourning as Investigation Deepens Into Ski Hotel Tragedy

A devastating hotel fire in Turkey has left the nation grieving, with search efforts ongoing to identify the victims.


Turkey is in mourning following the tragic blaze that claimed the lives of 76 people at the Grand Kartal Hotel, a ski resort in Bolu. The deadly fire ignited in the early hours of the morning, engulfing the 12-story wooden structure and alarming guests who were celebrating the school holidays. Authorities have commenced an investigation amidst allegations of safety violations, leading to the arrest of nine individuals, including the hotel's proprietor. Flags are flying at half-mast nationwide, while rescue teams are concluding their search for any remaining bodies.

The tragedy occurred shortly after 03:00 local time, causing panic as guests attempted to escape. The hotel was reportedly at full capacity with 234 individuals present. Although the cause of the fire remains undetermined, initial reports indicate it originated from a restaurant on the fourth floor and quickly spread. Bolu's governor noted that the hotel’s remote location delayed emergency response, taking over an hour for fire services to arrive. Investigations reveal that inspection checks had not raised prior concerns regarding fire safety measures, though experts have hinted that necessary automatic fire suppression systems may have been absent. The situation has left many families heartbroken, with multiple members of the same family perishing. Information about the victims continues to emerge, highlighting the deep loss experienced across the community and beyond.

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