Ski resort fire kills at least 10 people in northern Türkiye

At least 10 people have died and 32 others were injured in a fire that broke out at a hotel in Kartalkaya ski resort in northern Türkiye.

The blaze started on Tuesday at around 0027 GMT in the restaurant area of the hotel, quickly engulfing the building, according to Bolu Governor Abdulaziz Aydin.

Emergency teams from neighbouring cities, including firefighters, disaster response units, and medical teams supported by helicopters were dispatched to the scene.

Authorities evacuated around 230 guests from the hotel as firefighting efforts continued.

Investigation into the cause of the fire was initiated.

Kartalkaya, in the province of Bolu, is one of Türkiye's premier winter tourism destinations. During the ski season, the resort attracts thousands of visitors. It is located 295 kilometres (183 miles) east of Istanbul.