Ankara, January 22
A fire at a ski resort in Turkey has killed 76 people and injured dozens. The police have detained nine people in this case. Officials said that the last rites of the deceased were performed today, including many children. President Erdogan said that he was deeply hurt by this incident and he is trying to give all possible help to the victims. The government has handed over the bodies of 45 victims to their families while forensic DNA tests are being conducted to identify the rest. It is worth mentioning that the fire broke out in the Grand Cartel Hotel of the ski resort at 3.30 am local time and on this occasion 238 guests were staying in the 12-storey hotel.
