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Massive Fire in Turkish Hotel Claims 66 Lives

BY Connect Newsroom, Jan 21, 2025 5:30 PM - REPORT AN ERROR

The incident occurred around 3:30 am local time, engulfing the entire 11-story building. Firefighters and rescue teams rushed to the scene immediately after receiving the alert.

A devastating fire broke out early Tuesday at a hotel in a popular ski resort in Turkey, leaving at least 66 people dead and about 50 others injured. Many guests, panicked by the fire, jumped from the 11th floor, resulting in additional injuries and fatalities.

The incident occurred around 3:30 am local time, engulfing the entire 11-story building. Firefighters and rescue teams rushed to the scene immediately after receiving the alert.

The cause of the fire remains unknown, and an investigation is underway. According to the Turkish Interior Minister, the hotel was accommodating 234 guests at the time of the tragedy.

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