Turkey hotel inferno: 66 dead, owner among four detained
Four people, including the hotel owner, have been detained following a fire at a facility in Turkey that resulted in the deaths of 66 people and injuries to 51 others.
Turkish Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc announced the detention of four individuals, including the owner of the hotel where a massive fire broke out.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has promised severe punishments for those responsible for the tragedy.
The tragedy occurred about 186 miles east of Istanbul. The Kartalkaya resort is a popular winter travel destination in Turkey, and during holidays, the resorts are full of guests. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and authorities are investigating the matter.
Tragedy at the ski resort
As a result of the tragic fire at the ski resort, 66 people died and 51 were seriously injured. The fire started in the hotel restaurant and quickly spread to other parts of the building.
At the time of the incident, there were 234 guests in the hotel. Witnesses describe dramatic scenes as guests attempted to escape from the burning building, jumping from windows or sliding down makeshift ropes made from bedsheets.
Thirty fire trucks and 28 ambulances were dispatched to the scene. Nearby hotels were also evacuated.
