Istanbul, Turkey — A fire engulfed a hotel at a ski resort in northwestern Turkey on Tuesday, killing at least 76 people and injuring at least 51 more, the interior minister said. Witnesses said desperate guests had tried to escape using ropes, and video showed bedsheets hanging from the windows. Officials suggested at least two people died after trying to jump from the building to safety, and the private broadcaster NTV reported three died this way.
At least one of the individuals suffered serious injuries, said Health Minister Kemal Memisoglu, while 17 others received treatment for less severe injuries. Survivors who evacuated the building were rehoused in nearby hotels.
“Our pain is great,” Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya told…
