A devastating fire at the Grand Kartal hotel in Kartalkaya, Turkey, resulted in the deaths of at least 10 people and left 32 others injured. The blaze began in the hotel restaurant early Tuesday morning, prompting panicked guests to flee through windows or attempt dangerous climbs down the hotel using makeshift ropes. The hotel was nearly at full capacity due to school holidays, complicating evacuation efforts, especially as smoke obstructed fire escape routes. Turkish authorities have since launched an investigation into the incident, with concerns raised about the building's wooden design exacerbating the fire's spread.
"I cannot reach some of my students," he said. "I hope they are OK." His words reflect the chaos and desperation felt by those trapped inside the hotel.
Officials suggested that the design of the hotel, with wooden chalet-style cladding, may have accelerated the spread of the fire, raising concerns about safety.
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