Foreign tourists feared dead in ski resort fire in Bolu, Türkiye

Local sources speaking to Türkiye Today reported that some members of Iraqi family and a ‘European’ individual are likely to be among the 66 casualties of a ski resort fire in Bolu province at the Kartalkaya ski resort in northern Türkiye. However, official authorities have not confirmed the identities of the disaster victims.

The sources suggest that the death toll may include more foreigners, although autopsy reports are still pending due to the conditions of the deceased individuals.

The blaze started around 12:27 a.m. local time (12:27 p.m. GMT) in the hotel’s restaurant area, rapidly spreading throughout the 12-story building, according to Bolu Governor Abdulaziz Aydin.

Emergency response teams from Bolu and surrounding provinces, including firefighters, disaster units and medical personnel supported by helicopters, were dispatched to the scene. Approximately 230 guests were evacuated as fire crews battled the flames for over 10 hours.

Details to follow…