Rwandan President Paul Kagame has expressed his heartfelt condolences to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the people of Turkey following a devastating fire at a ski resort hotel in Bolu City that claimed numerous lives.
In
a statement shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account, President Kagame wrote,
"My deepest condolences to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the people
of Turkey for the loss of lives in the fire at a Ski Resort in Bolu. Our
thoughts are with the families of the victims and those affected. We wish the
injured a swift recovery."
Initial
reports indicate that 76 people lost their lives, and many others sustained
injuries as they fled the blaze. The fire erupted at the Ski Resort hotel in
Bolu Province, located in the northwestern region of Turkey.
According
to CNN, the fire broke out on the night of January 20, 2025, as confirmed by
Turkey's Minister of Interior, Ali Yerlikaya. Survivors with injuries are
currently receiving medical attention in nearby hospitals.
Bolu
Governor Abdulaziz Aydin revealed in a press briefing that the fire started
around 9:30 PM, prompting emergency responders to rush to the scene. While the
cause of the blaze remains under investigation, authorities believe it began in
the hotel’s restaurant area.
The
tragedy unfolded swiftly, with two individuals jumping from an upper floor in
panic, leading to immediate fatalities. At the time of the fire, the hotel was
hosting 234 guests. Efforts are ongoing to determine the exact cause of this
catastrophic incident.
President
Kagame expressed condolences to Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan after a
deadly fire claimed 76 lives
The fire targeted a hotel housing 234 people
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