Olympic skier Berkin Usta and his father Yahya tragically died in a fire at the Kervansaray hotel in Turkey's Uludag region. The fire broke out early on Thursday when the hotel was closed to guests but had 12 staff members present. Prosecutors are investigating the cause, with the hotel manager detained. Both Berkin, who competed in the 2022 Winter Olympics, and his father were key figures in Turkish skiing, with the community expressing deep sorrow over their loss and extending condolences to their family.
The tragic fire that claimed the lives of Olympic skier Berkin Usta and his father, Yahya Usta, occurred at a closed hotel, starting at 5.30 am.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the fire at Kervansaray hotel, which had been closed since January. The hotel manager is currently detained.
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