Turkey: Death toll in ski resort fire rises to 66
Turkey: Death toll in ski resort fire rises to 66
Some guests died after jumping out of windows to escape the fire. The hotel was close to capacity with guests taking advantage of the school holidays.
Summary
A fire at the Grand Kartal hotel in Turkey’s Kartalkaya ski resort has killed at least 66 people and injured over 50 others.
The blaze began in the restaurant early Tuesday morning, with many guests jumping from windows or climbing down bedsheets to escape.
The hotel, nearly full due to school holidays, faced delayed fire brigade access due to its cliffside location.
Witnesses reported fire alarms failed to activate.
Authorities have launched an investigation, appointing six prosecutors to determine the cause of the fire.
Oh, Turkey!
That's too far. Like what are you guys doing wrong? Oh LA? Yeah, but that's because they love flammable materials in California. How did you guys manage to burn a big ass building in mid Ice cold weather with snow?