A catastrophic fire at the Grand Kartal hotel in Bolu, Turkey, during a peak winter holiday period claimed 76 lives and left over 50 injured. The fire reportedly started in the hotel's restaurant and quickly spread. Turkish officials, including Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya, expressed mourning for the victims and assured that those accountable would face justice. Nine individuals, including the hotel owner, have been detained as part of a government investigation led by six appointed prosecutors. The tragedy sparked national outrage as the community grappled with the aftermath of this disaster.
"You should know that whoever is responsible for causing this pain will not escape justice," he added.
The fire had 248 registered guests at the time of the fire, which was reported at 3:27 am local time.
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