A deadly fire at Kartalkaya ski resort in Türkiye killed 76 and injured 51. Nine suspects detained as investigations continue into the tragedy.
A fire at the Kartalkaya ski resort hotel in northern Türkiye claimed at least 76 lives and injured 51 others, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya reported on Tuesday. Of the injured, 17 have been discharged, while one remains in intensive care, according to Health Minister Kemal Memisoglu.
The fire that started in the hotel’s restaurant area, rapidly spread throughout the building, Bolu Governor Abdulaziz Aydin stated. Firefighters brought the blaze under control after 10 hours, with cooling efforts ongoing.
Emergency teams, including firefighters, medical units, and disaster response crews from nearby cities, responded to the scene. Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc said an investigation is underway, involving six prosecutors and a five-member expert committee.
Nine individuals, including the hotel owner, have been detained as part of the probe.
Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy confirmed that the hotel had a valid fire safety certificate, as required by law, with regular inspections conducted by fire authorities.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed condolences on social media platform X, wishing mercy for the deceased and recovery for the injured. At an AK Party meeting in Ankara, he pledged accountability and thorough investigations into the incident. F
oreign Minister Hakan Fidan also extended condolences and recovery wishes in a message on X.
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A hotel fire at Türkiye's Kartalkaya Ski Resort claimed 76 lives and injured 51. The blaze started early Tuesday, prompting a large-scale emergency response.
The long-awaited snowfall in Algeria has transformed the Chrea Mountains in Blida into a winter paradise, bringing joy to visitors and a boost to local businesses.
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Kuwait Oil Company discovers 800M barrels of oil and 600B cubic feet of gas at Al-Jlaiaa, boosting energy ambitions and plans for a 40% production capacity expansion.
A deadly fire at Kartalkaya ski resort in Türkiye killed 76 and injured 51. Nine suspects detained as investigations continue into the tragedy.
The long-awaited snowfall in Algeria has transformed the Chrea Mountains in Blida into a winter paradise, bringing joy to visitors and a boost to local businesses.
More than 700 migrants have reached Spain's Canary Islands and the coast in the past day. According to the country's interior ministry some 3 thousand irregular migrants reached the Spanish archipelago in 2025.
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