Turkey’s efforts to identify the citizens who lost their lives in the Bolu hotel fire continue.

A day of mourning is being held for the 76 people who died in a fire at a popular ski hotel in northwestern Turkey.

The fire broke out at 3:27 p.m. (00:27 GMT) in the wood-paneled Grand Cartel Hotel in Bolu city, where 234 people were staying during the busy holiday season. It took 12 hours to destroy.

An investigation has been launched into the matter and there are conflicting reports about whether the hotel is compliant with security standards.

Nine people, including the hotel owner, were arrested.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is expected to visit the ball on Wednesday, said those responsible for the fire’s negligence “will be held accountable.”

In Turkey, flags are flying at half-mast to remember the victims of the fire, and the first funerals are taking place.

Search and rescue teams are making last-ditch efforts to find the remaining bodies.

In addition to the dead, 51 people were injured in the fire, Health Minister Kemal Memisoglu said. One was being treated in intensive care and 17 people have recovered.

An image circulating in Turkey shows people trying to escape a burning building with linen hanging from windows.

The cause of the fire is yet to be found, but initial reports suggest that the fire started in the restaurant room of the hotel’s fourth floor and spread to the top floor.

The Bolu governor said the hotel’s remote location and freezing conditions took more than an hour for fire engines to reach.

The hotel was last inspected in 2011. In 2024, the tourism minister said there was no concern about the hotel’s fire safety before Tuesday’s disaster.

However, according to the Turkish Council of Engineers and Architects (TMMOB), according to regulations, an automatic fire extinguishing system is required and one of the photos of the hotel showed that it was not installed.

He added that it was unclear whether other laws were followed, but “it was understood that the detection and warning system did not work and could not determine escape routes,” according to survivors.

The Bolu mountains are popular with skiers from Istanbul and the Turkish capital, Ankara, which is roughly 170 km (105 miles) away, and the hotel was busy at the start of the two-week school holidays.

Although some bodies have been identified, information about those who died in the fire continues to emerge. At least two people were killed trying to jump to safety.

Among the dead were many children and young people, and in many cases, several members of the same family were killed.

He confirmed that it is Turkish Airlines Zehra Sena Gultekin. She died with her businessman husband. Bilal Gultekin, and three children. The Boğaziçi Executives Foundation said two of Bilal’s siblings were also killed, and Turkish media reported other family members were also dead.

Dentist Dr. Burak Hasar, his colleague for 15 years Dr. Yasemen Boncuk TuzgirayHer husband Dr. Erhan Tuzgiray and their children Bay And Metal They were all dead.

The Turkish Wind Energy Association has announced that two executives from one of its members, Innovat Energy Storage Solutions, have been killed. He is the CEO of the company. Can touchhis brother Atil Ennis Tokkanand their children Kamal And Atlas Khan.

Tarsus American College announced the death of its graduates Mert DoganHis wife Feelingand their children blue And Dogan, Also the grandson of another graduate Omur Kotan.

İELEV School Association announced the death of students Pelin GungorHer mother Zodiac signfather Pride And brother Winter. Islam UyanikA young man who was a chef in the hotel also died.

Professor Dr. Atakan YalsinShe worked at the business faculty of Ozyegin University and his daughter Elif DerinBoth died.

Nedim TurkmenFor Sozcu newspaper writer, his wife Ice NevaAnd their two children, 18 years old Dora Wing And 22 years great great grandfather.all were killed.

TED Istanbul College announced the death of students Alikan Boduroglu, His sister Elif NasAlso their mother Marling.

TED Ankara College shared the news of his death. Eren Bagchi On his social media accounts.

Dilara ErmanogluThe 24-year-old is also among the victims, and her father, who went to Bolu to look for her, was treated by health professionals for a heart attack.

You know Neil ApakHer mother, a 10-year-old swimmer with Fenerbahce Sports Club in Istanbul, also died. Verdict.

The management of the club also said. Seren Yaman DoganThe wife of the vice president of Bolu Association and her 17-year-old daughter moon, They were killed. Seren was the daughter of a prominent local businessman.

Mehmet Sim Dogan, OYAK cement director of Bolu factory died as his wife Isemin elif and a daughter Ice Maya.

A member of the Turkish Neurological Society Dr. Ahmet Ketiz He was killed with his family.