At least 76 dead in ski resort blaze in Turkey | DW News

[@wowJhil]

"Regular" escape routes is likely insufficient when a big fire break out at night. There is a reason why many countries have a requirement for outdoor escape routes when the building has over a set number of floors. This building is huge as well as the number of potential guests, so two escape routes is pretty unfit for this building. With that said, it was also other factors most likely making this such a deadly accident.

[@hardtobemature]

As a Turk, I don't think so. According to both Turkish and EU standards, in buildings higher than 21.50 meters, escape stairs are not allowed outside of the building. Instead, indoor escape stairs which has smoke-tight doors that is durable for at least 90 minutes in case of a fire are more beneficial I think. But in this Kartalkaya case - sadly - both the doors and the stairs were not protective or durable for a fire, they were turned from normal stairs to escape stairs without applying any change.

[@MDeniz-dy7nq]

There is no regular escape route in this hotel. Escape route should be positive pressurised to not let smokes in, doors shoul be closer and dont burn, there should be signs to show that route etc etc

[@spartakos536]

Ministry of tourism has responsibilities on the hotel, and hotel is so fragile for fire because of its structure wooden and lacking proper fire alarming.

[@cemiler293]

number of murder victims is 76... Ministry has approved a permit for a place without a fire escape.. This is murder with ministry authority...

[@sapphireemerald6882]

Same happened in L.A

[@seans9149]

The owner may have bribed the fire chief for clearance. The fire could have started due to smoking cigarettes, as there are no strict building laws in Turkey. I booked a room in a 4-star hotel in Istanbul that was advertised as a non-smoking hotel. However, upon our arrival, we were given the option of a smoking room instead. Unfortunately, that's just how things are in Turkey.

[@cemiler293]

number of murder victims is 76... Ministry has approved a permit for a place without a fire escape.. This is murder with ministry authority...

[@inci7892]

Fire was caused by oil in the kitchen of the restaurant, not cigarettes. Been to many hotels in Turkey and laws are strict for indoor smoking. Sorry for your experience.

[@kelrogers8480]

​@@inci7892Well, you've really put the previous commentator in his place! I'm sure he's flagellating himself, begging for forgiveness. How dare he have different experiences to you!

[@liviathepoisoner]

There ARE strict building laws in Turkey, the problem is the practice of those laws, not the laws themselves.

[@hardtobemature]

Even worse... In 2024, the hotel administration applies to an optional audit against fire. When the fire department found 8 lacking standard precautions, the hotel administration simply withdrew his application to audit!! And the authorities continued as if nothing had happened

[@maitaimik]

Turkish safety standards might need examining in light of this.

[@avasd59]

One tragedy after another 😢

[@sapphireemerald6882]

Meaning?

[@Cucumberflavoredmustard]

Going by the window locations and the center peaked design, I'm guessing there was only one stairwell in the center and it was compromised by smoke right away.

[@slaa.1480]

It’s winter break for schools as reported 😢

[@HardLineElektron]

66 death so far?!? What a tragedy! My heart goes out to all victims, their families and friends 🕯

[@natesportyboy4939]

71 now.

[@caglartunca34]

@@natesportyboy4939 76 as of now

[@natesportyboy4939]

@ 79 now.

[@sapphireemerald6882]

Same here.

[@FUL0H8]

When you don’t care about anything but money….

[@rossirossi2]

It either had a sprinkler system installed and working or not. One was supposed to be installed in 2008. Have seen ZERO evidence that it even had one installed. Between eye witnesses and the fire protection certificate and fire fighters the answer to this question should be evident--we've been told nothing.

[@stanleykubrick8786]

What a way to spend a holiday in a world that has lost its mind.

[@Truthasvictim]

The building codes that were supposed to be implemented after the quakea were never enforced, and bet despite whatever the officials will say, this place probably side stepped codes too.

[@francis_idoko]

Tragic indeed! Prayers to the families of the victims

[@KeyshowJi]

NOT 🎉TRagic😢😢😊😊😊😊😊😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@2025Ödevler]

number of deaths is 77:( today another 20 year old girl who jumped off the window died:(

[@nandemone1787]

Arson? Or someone killed someone and set the hotel on fire to hide the murder

[@andis9076]

I hear all safety stuff not exist, no fire alarm, no sprinkler, no escape route, many burned alive or die from smoke or jump out. Remind me of 911 twin tower. It such a horrible death.

[@donnaterra6477]

Rip 🙏

[@Zoran_balkan]

RIP 🙏

[@jonbong98]

Twelve floors.? Where ?

[@ahmetd.yazgan718]

6 floors up, 6 floors down

[@hukutoca]

fire alarms?

[@spartakos536]

Fire alarming was too late to warn residents of the hotel, Eye witnesses said.

[@JaneMurray-di3gq]

Wouldn’t matter since it happened in the middle of the night and the fire was below them. Hence the reason why many jumped.

[@leonardowessel3646]

@@spartakos536 Wrong info. There was no fire alarm in the building, it’s already been proven.

[@leonardowessel3646]

@@JaneMurray-di3gq The problem there the guests were not warned about the fire. It could be someone from the night staff, or a fire sensor that may have helped them to understand what’s going on. None of them happened..

[@sapphireemerald6882]

I did not know about that. Deeply deeply saddened to hear about it. Thoughts and prayers for our Turkish brothers and sisters. If there is anything that Pakistan can do. Please do let us know. Asians,best buddies,friends and neighbours, and brothers. That's the kind of relationship Pakistan and Turkiye share.

[@amg4897]

Prayers

[@maitaimik]

Enforced building and safety standards might have more effect !

[@tariq_al_fahim170]

All made wooden building is quite dangerous

[@frankthetank5708]

Actually no. Wood doesn't break down fast, no toxid fumes and only slowly expansion of the fire. Proper air control is necessary though.

[@rozaucja8612]

Very sad 💔💔💔

[@keepcalm7453]

Such tragic accident!! Let the thoughts and prayers of us all be with the deceased and their loved ones. May all those who survived this catastrophe recover soon. May the grief of those affected by this accident be lessened by the outpouring of love, support and comeraderie that they desperately need at this moment. May God be with you all.

[@Yakuzza6]

Many doctor,Ceo,dentist died with their family and little kids😢😢😢 They were rich and had very hıgh level education not usual people !!!

[@susanhaas67624O]

Very sad 😢😢😢my prayers are with you ...

[@caglartunca34]

I was on the edge of going to the same hotel..been there couple of times..just talked the day before for registiration..canceled last minute

[@leonardowessel3646]

What did you find interesting in that hotel ? I looked at the pics, it does not even seem like a decent one. 🤔

[@caglartunca34]

@ located in a good spot for ski and offered the lowest price..and i remember so clearly years ago we made jokes among friends not to smoke inside..everywhere was covered with the oldest wooden furnitures

[@tpkorea6c]

Fact: Companies buy certificates to show they have fire safety certificates and most hotels, schools and businesses in the world are not safe with no escape routes or enough extinguishers inside. Corruption leads to these tragedies.

[@rehabalsaleh166]

May Allah grant all of the victims Jannah 🤲🏻 😔

[@007supertime]

🥲

[@Himthepoet]

🙏🤍🕊️🙏🤍🕊️🙏🤍🕊️

[@beccahaaby1007]

Sending prayers to everyone hurt and families of those killed. I am so sorry.💔

[@ElizCarter]

This was all Satans doing! Lots have mercy

[@coolwind0205]

FERDINAND MARCOS JR., CULT GYPSY THIEVES CLANS AFRICAN VOODOO MAGIC MADE FIRE

[@hangender]

Pray to Allah

[@voiceout001]

What's that?...If it's one of the thousands of Gods, you pray to it, don't tell people to pray to your believe Sky whatever God.

[@hangender]

@voiceout001 it's the official god of turkey. If you pray to another other gods in turkey you get arrested. Facepalm

[@ipekyolu33]

To have fire alarm, fire exit and sprinkler system have more effect.

[@AB-cg8tw]

@@hangenderwhat are you talking about? It’s BS. You can be ateist in Turkiye or belong to other religions. You know nothing but just talk, common behaviour of the ones praying to Allah for everything.

[@joyaku3078]

To begin with the design and construcrion of the building on sloppy plot of land did not take into consideration fire safety and safe evacuation procedure . WHOEVER GAVE LICENCE TO THE HOTEL TO OPERATE IS RESPONSIBLE

[@JaneMurray-di3gq]

So are the people who chose to go there!

[@Just_another_Euro_dude]

Let's pray for Syrians, Kurds and Armenians.