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Tragedy Strikes at Turkish Ski Resort: 66 Dead, 51 Injured in Hotel Fire

A devastating fire engulfed the Grand Kartal Hotel at the popular Kartalkaya ski resort in northwestern Turkey early Tuesday morning, claiming at least 66 lives and injuring 51 others. The fire, which broke out around 3:30 a.m. local time in the hotel's restaurant section, spread rapidly, trapping guests on the upper floors. Guests, many of whom were families on holiday during the school semester break, faced harrowing conditions as they tried to escape the flames. Some resorted to jumping from windows in a desperate attempt to flee the blaze, while others used sheets and blankets to climb down from their rooms. The hotel's fire detection system reportedly failed to operate, adding to the chaos and confusion. Emergency services, including 30 fire trucks and 28 ambulances, were dispatched to the scene, but the fire's intensity and the hotel's chalet-style wooden exterior hampered firefighting efforts. The Turkish government has launched an investigation into the incident...
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Healthy Meals: Garlic Chicken Stir Fry




Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vegetable oil divided use
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup mushrooms halved
  • 1 yellow bell pepper cored, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cloves of garlic minced
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch


Instructions 

1.  Place 1 teaspoon of oil in a large pan and heat over medium high heat.

2.  Add the broccoli, mushrooms and bell pepper to the pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

3.  Remove the vegetables from the pan; transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.

4. Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel, then heat the remaining tablespoon of oil over high heat.

5.  Add the chicken to the pan in a single layer and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  
6.  Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until chicken is browned and cooked through.

7.  Lower heat to medium, add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
 
8.  Add the vegetables back to the pan.

9.  In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil and cornstarch,
 
10.  Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture and bring to a simmer.

11.  Simmer for 1-2 minutes or until sauce has just thickened.

12. Serve immediately, with steamed rice if desired.

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