
Investigation Update: Cause of Kartalkaya Hotel Fire Revealed by Expert Report – Last Minute Turkey News

A fire that broke out in a hotel recently brought attention to the importance of proper fire escapes. Teams responding to the fire discovered that the fire escape within the building was not functioning as intended, but rather acted as a chimney during the fire.
The smoke from the fire below was able to travel upwards through the staircase, making it difficult for occupants to escape. Survivors of the hotel reported that they attempted to use the fire escape but were unable to due to the heavy smoke.
Regulations require that fire escapes have fire doors on each floor, however, it was evident that these staircases did not have any doors and were being used as regular stairs. Images from the scene confirmed that these so-called fire escapes were not up to code.
This incident highlights the necessity of ensuring that fire escapes are properly maintained and meet safety regulations to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future. It serves as a reminder of the importance of fire safety measures in all buildings, especially hotels where the lives of many guests may be at risk.