Hotel owner and 10 others jailed for life over deadly Turkish fire
Summary
The owner of a hotel in Turkey, along with 10 others, received life sentences for their roles in a deadly fire at a ski resort hotel. The fire happened in January and killed 78 people, including 34 children, making it the deadliest fire in Turkey's history. An investigation found that some safety equipment did not work, and gas equipment failed to meet safety standards.Key Facts
- A fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Bolu, Turkey, killed 78 people.
- The fire occurred during school holidays and led to people jumping from the hotel's upper floors to escape.
- The hotel owner, Halit Ergül, his family, the deputy mayor, and the local fire chief received life sentences for severe negligence.
- 137 people were injured during the fire.
- An inquiry showed safety equipment and gas systems were not up to standard.
- Ergül claimed regular inspections occurred and blamed the gas supplier and the tourism ministry.
- The hotel was busy at the time due to school holidays.
- A total of 18 more people received prison sentences ranging from 12 to 22 years.
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