At least 66 dead in Turkish ski resort hotel fire

ByMorgan Winsor and Engin Bas

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 1:09PM

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ISTANBUL — Turkey‘s Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said Tuesday that the death toll from a pre-dawn fire at a hotel in the Kartalkaya Ski Resort has risen to 66 and the number of injured is now 51.

“We are in deep pain,” Yerlikaya told reporters during a press conference. “We have unfortunately lost 66 lives in the fire that broke out at this hotel.”

The fire broke out after 3 a.m. on Tuesday at the Grand Kartal, a hotel at the resort in Northwestern Turkey.

A city official told ABC News that after the fire broke in the middle of the night, around 3:27 am local time, most of the victims, including children, appeared to have lost life due to suffocation.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

ABC News’ Somayeh Malekian contributed to this report.

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At least 66 dead in Turkish ski resort hotel fire

A devastating fire broke out at a ski resort hotel in Uludag, Turkey, claiming the lives of at least 66 people. The fire, which started in the early hours of the morning, quickly engulfed the building, trapping many guests inside.

Rescue teams worked tirelessly to evacuate survivors and extinguish the flames, but the death toll continued to rise as the extent of the tragedy became clear. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but initial reports suggest it may have been sparked by a faulty heating system.

The loss of so many lives in this tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the community and our hearts go out to the families and loved ones of those who perished. Our thoughts are with the survivors as they grapple with the trauma and loss they have experienced.

As we mourn the lives lost in this horrific fire, let us also remember the bravery and dedication of the rescue teams who risked their own lives to save others. Their heroism in the face of such a devastating event is a reminder of the best of humanity in the darkest of times.

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