Fire at Uludag Hotel Kills One, Injures Three

A tragic fire at the Kervansaray Hotel in Uludag, Turkey, claimed the life of one person, with several others hospitalized due to smoke inhalation. The hotel, which had been closed following safety inspections after a deadly fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel that killed 79 people in January, was devoid of guests but had 12 staff members present when the blaze erupted around 5:30 a.m. Fire crews took two hours to control the flames, which started in the cafeteria and rapidly spread. Mayor Mustafa Bozbey confirmed that four individuals were rescued, while three staff members remained unconscious due to smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire is under investigation, with recent arrests related to the earlier Bolu incident raising concerns about safety protocols in Turkish winter resorts. This incident underscores a troubling pattern of fires at ski resorts in Turkey, prompting calls for stricter safety measures.