A catastrophic fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Turkey's Bolu province took place early Tuesday, resulting in 10 deaths and 32 injuries. The fire ignited around 3:30 a.m. in the restaurant and rapidly spread, facilitated by the hotel's wooden chalet-style construction. Amid a busy holiday season, the hotel was nearly full with 234 guests, leading to chaos as patrons attempted to escape, some leaping from windows. Emergency services faced challenges due to the hotel's cliffside location, requiring the evacuation of nearby establishments. An investigation into the fire's cause has been initiated.
Panic ensued as guests tried to escape, with two victims tragically jumping from windows. Some used sheets and blankets to climb down from the 12-storey building.
Efforts to contain the flames were hindered by the hotel's cliffside location, and a massive emergency response was mobilized to manage the situation.
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