A fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Turkey’s Kartalkaya ski resort on January 21 claimed 76 lives and injured 51. The blaze, suspected to have started in the restaurant, spread rapidly through the 12-story hotel. Amid the chaos, some guests jumped to escape, while emergency services rescued others,
Survivors reported that fire alarms did not activate. Over 230 guests were present during the peak ski season. Authorities arrested four people, including the hotel owner. President Erdoğan declared a national day of mourning and pledged justice. Investigations continue into the cause of the tragedy
