A devastating fire broke out at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Turkey, killing at least 76 people, including a family trapped inside. The tragedy unfolded around 5:30 a.m. when siblings sent distress messages to their family, unable to reach their parents amid thick smoke. Witnesses reported no fire alarms and missing escapes, raising concerns about safety protocols. A local engineers union noted that critical sprinkler systems were not installed, exacerbating the calamity. The incident highlights serious lapses in hotel safety that led to overwhelming chaos and loss during the winter vacation period.
The urgency of the family’s messages at 5:30 a.m. revealed the terrifying scene as siblings trapped in the burning ski lodge in Turkey pleaded for help.
Inadequate safety measures, including a lack of fire alarms and escape routes, contributed to the high death toll in the Grand Kartal Hotel fire.
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