Azerbaijan’s First VP Mehriban Aliyeva Makes Post on Deadly Hotel Fire in Türkiye

First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva shared a post on her official social media accounts on the fire at a ski resort hotel in Türkiye, The Caspian Post reports, citing AZERTAC.

The post reads: " Our condolences to you, Türkiye! I offer my deep sympathies to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in the fire, wishing them strength and patience. I wish a speedy recovery to the injured. May Almighty God protect our people from all troubles and misfortunes!".

At least 66 people died and 51 others were injured in a fire that broke out at a hotel in Kartalkaya ski resort in northern Türkiye, local authorities said on Tuesday.

The fire broke out at around 0027GMT in the restaurant area of the hotel, quickly engulfing the building, according to Bolu Governor Abdulaziz Aydin, The Caspian Post reports, citing Turkish media.

Emergency teams from neighboring cities, including firefighters, disaster response units, and medical teams supported by helicopters were dispatched to the scene.

Authorities evacuated around 230 guests from the hotel.