Fire at Istanbul nightclub kills dozens during renovation work, state media says
(CNN) — At least 29 people have died in a blaze which started during daytime repair work at a nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey, state media reported Tuesday.
Posted — UpdatedA further eight people were injured, with seven of those in serious condition, the Istanbul governor’s office said.
The governor’s office said the fire started in the Besiktas district in central Istanbul on the European side of the city, and that all of the victims were construction workers.
The blaze started during renovations at the site, which is located underground, says Anadolu, the Turkish news state agency.
Arrest warrants for five people have been issued, including three people who managed the nightclub and one responsible for the renovation, Turkish Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc wrote on X.
“The site inspection and evidence collection efforts are ongoing, and a team of 3 experts specializing in occupational safety and fire is also continuing their work to determine the cause of the fire,” he said.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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