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At least 66 people have been killed in a fire that engulfed a popular Turkish ski resort hotel, leaving some to jump out of windows.
The fire broke out at the 12-storey Grand Kartal Hotel at 03:27 local time (00:27 GMT) during a busy holiday period when 234 people were staying there.
An initial toll of 10 dead was raised significantly in the hours after the fire by Turkey's interior ministry. At least two people died after trying to jump to safety.
It took 12 hours for the fire to be put out. Four people have been arrested, including the owner, the justice minister says.
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The fire broke out at the 12-storey Grand Kartal Hotel at 03:27 local time (00:27 GMT) during a busy holiday period when 234 people were staying there.
An initial toll of 10 dead was raised significantly in the hours after the fire by Turkey's interior ministry. At least two people died after trying to jump to safety.
It took 12 hours for the fire to be put out. Four people have been arrested, including the owner, the justice minister says.
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Turkey fire: Scores killed as hotel engulfed by flames in ski resort of Bolu
Dozens more have been injured in the blaze, which broke out at the Grand Kartal Hotel.