First statement from Grand Kartal Hotel, site of the fire tragedy in Bolu: 'We share the pain from the bottom of our hearts'

76 people lost their lives in the fire that broke out at the hotel in Bolu Kartalkaya Ski Center, where 238 people were staying. Interior Minister Yerlikaya announced that the number of people who lost their lives in the fire tragedy has risen to 76, that the identities of 56 of the deceased have been determined, and that 9 people have been detained in connection with the fire. The bodies of 45 people have been handed over to their families.

Following the tragedy, Grand Kartal Hotel stated in its announcement, "We are in cooperation with the authorities to clarify all dimensions of the incident. We are deeply saddened by the losses and we want you to know that we share this pain from the bottom of our hearts."

FIRST STATEMENT FROM GRAND KARTAL HOTEL

A statement was made from the social media account of the Grand Kartal Hotel, where the tragedy occurred.

The statement read, "We are in mourning due to the fire that occurred at our hotel today. We wish God's mercy upon our guests and team members who lost their lives, and offer our condolences and patience to their relatives, and wish a speedy recovery to our injured. This tragic event has shaken us all so deeply that we cannot describe it. Since members of our own family, our children, grandchildren, friends, and colleagues were also at the hotel, we have experienced and continue to experience this pain in the most intense way. We are in cooperation with the authorities to clarify all dimensions of the incident. We are deeply saddened by the losses and we want you to know that we share this pain from the bottom of our hearts. Respectfully, Grand Kartal Hotel."

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