The initial alarm was said to have been triggered only when some guests had already fled the building, leading many to speculate on the effectiveness of the hotel’s fire detection and suppression systems. Eyewitness accounts revealed that some guests were forced to jump from windows or tie sheets together to escape the inferno, and it was not until 3:27 AM, when the fire began in the restaurant area on the fourth floor, that major alarm bells rang.
Despite possessing a fire competence certificate, critiques emerged regarding the integrity of inspections conducted on the hotel, with local officials asserting that the last acceptable assessment took place in 2007. Subsequent claims allege that the structure's wooden exterior was improperly fire resistant, further complicating the narrative surrounding the tragedy.
The Interior Minister defended the hotel’s safety status, sparking disagreement with local officials and engineering experts. Erol Percin from the Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects asserted that the rapid spread of fire suggested protective systems may have been either inadequate or entirely absent.
Fire safety authorities typically recommend extensive protocol for structures accommodating large numbers of guests, including automatic sprinkler systems, clearly marked emergency exits, and efficient evacuation plans. Investigations are ongoing, and nine individuals, including the hotel owner, have been detained as part of the inquiry into this devastating incident.
As survivors mourn their lost loved ones and the community grapples with the aftermath of this catastrophe, calls for stricter inspections and adherence to updated safety guidelines echo loudly across Turkey and beyond.
Despite possessing a fire competence certificate, critiques emerged regarding the integrity of inspections conducted on the hotel, with local officials asserting that the last acceptable assessment took place in 2007. Subsequent claims allege that the structure's wooden exterior was improperly fire resistant, further complicating the narrative surrounding the tragedy.
The Interior Minister defended the hotel’s safety status, sparking disagreement with local officials and engineering experts. Erol Percin from the Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects asserted that the rapid spread of fire suggested protective systems may have been either inadequate or entirely absent.
Fire safety authorities typically recommend extensive protocol for structures accommodating large numbers of guests, including automatic sprinkler systems, clearly marked emergency exits, and efficient evacuation plans. Investigations are ongoing, and nine individuals, including the hotel owner, have been detained as part of the inquiry into this devastating incident.
As survivors mourn their lost loved ones and the community grapples with the aftermath of this catastrophe, calls for stricter inspections and adherence to updated safety guidelines echo loudly across Turkey and beyond.
