Cause of fire at ski resort hotel in Türkiye revealed

The fire that claimed 78 lives at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Türkiye's Bolu province allegedly started in the kitchen. Kitchen staff left the grill on for an extended period, and when hot oil spilled onto it, the fire began.

Report informs via the Sabah newspaper that the fire started at 03:21. Investigators revealed that the cook and several staff members attempted to extinguish the fire with water instead of a fire extinguisher, which caused the fire to intensify.

A total of 19 people have been arrested in connection with the fire.