A fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Turkey's Bolu province resulted in 76 deaths and 51 injuries. Witnesses described chaos as guests jumped from the burning building, while survivors reported non-functional fire alarms. An investigation is underway, with nine arrests, including the hotel's owner. President Erdogan attended funerals and called for accountability, as flags were lowered to half-staff nationwide. Many victims were identified, revealing significant family tragedies amidst the overall loss, leading to national mourning and scrutiny over fire safety regulations concerning the hotel's inspections.