Interior minister Ali Yerlikaya said those responsible 'will not escape justice'

A fire raged through a 12-story hotel at a popular ski resort in northwestern Turkey early Tuesday during a school holiday, killing at least 76 people, officials said

The fire occurred at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the Kartalkaya ski resort in the Bolu mountains

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A fire raged through a 12-story hotel at a popular ski resort in northwestern Turkey early Tuesday during a school holiday, killing at least 76 people — at least two of them when they jumped from the building to escape the flames, officials said.

The fire occurred near the start of a two-week winter break for schools, when hotels in the region are packed

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At least 76 people are known to have died, including children and multiple family members.

Four people have been arrested after a fire at a ski resort hotel in Turkey left at least 76 people dead.

A devastating fire tore through a ski resort hotel in Turkey, leaving behind a scene of destruction and heartbreak. As rescuers worked tirelessly in freezing conditions, the death toll climbed to 76, with many more injured. This photo gallery captures the aftermath of the tragedy — from charred remains of the once-luxurious hotel to the grief etched on survivors' faces.

Turkey fire: In the aftermath of the incident, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a day of national mourning to be observed on Wednesday. Rescue teams and local authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, as the nation mourns the tragic loss of lives.

President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic today offered his deepest condolences to the people of Turkey and the families of the victims of a fire that happened in a.