Georgia announces day of mourning for victims of Batumi resort hotel fire

25 Nov, 2017 18:00

The Georgia’s government has named Monday, November 27, as an official day of mourning to commemorate the victims of a fire in a luxury hotel in the Black Sea resort of Batumi, according to an official statement. “State flags will fly half-mast across the whole of Georgia to honor the deceased,” the statement reads. The incident took place on Friday night at the five-star Leogrand Hotel-Casino, with fire ripping through the 22-story building, killing at least 11 people and injuring some 20. Hotel personnel and guests alike fell victims to the blaze, but they were still not identified. The Hotel-Casino was set to host the Miss Georgia beauty contest Sunday.