US EditionHigh-profile trial for deadly hotel fire that killed 78 opens in Turkey
- The trial of 32 defendants began on July 7, 2025, in Bolu, Turkey, over a deadly fire that killed 78 people at the Grand Kartal Hotel in January.
- The fire occurred on January 21, 2025, after hotel owners ignored a prior inspection report that revealed deficient fire safety measures due to cost concerns.
- Among the defendants are high-ranking figures from the hotel management, fire services, and municipal authorities who face 78 charges related to allegations that staff did not sound alarms and attempted to hide evidence.
- Survivors claimed that staff prioritized rescuing their vehicles while people were struggling to breathe amid the smoke, and they reported faulty fire alarms as well as the deletion of surveillance footage.
- The trial, held at a school sports hall due to many plaintiffs, is expected to last two weeks and highlights widespread calls for accountability regarding negligence and safety violations.
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