Fire at Turkey's Bolu ski resort kills 66, injures 51

A devastating fire at the Grand Kartal hotel in Turkey's Bolu mountains claimed the lives of at least 66 people, with 51 others injured. The fire broke out around 3:27 a.m. during a peak holiday season, leading to chaotic scenes as guests attempted to escape, including some who jumped from windows. Witnesses reported that the hotel’s fire detection system failed and the wooden exterior may have accelerated the blaze's spread. Turkish authorities have detained four individuals, including the hotel owner, and appointed six prosecutors to investigate the incident. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed condolences and promised accountability for those responsible, while health officials indicated that at least one of the injured is in critical condition. The fire's cause is still under investigation, with early indications suggesting it may have started in the hotel's restaurant area.