ANKARA – A fatal fire swept through a Turkish night club packed with tourists, killing at least 29 people as firefighters are dousing massive fire.
The city’s mayor Davut Gul confirmed deaths in the fire. “The injured individuals have been moved to hospitals in the area, and an inquiry is currently in progress.
The fire triggered in the Besiktas district in central Istanbul on the European side of the metropolis. Most of the victims were construction workers while inferno started during renovations at the site.
Meanwhile, authorities issued arrest warrants for five people, including those who managed the nightclub and one responsible for the renovation.
Rescue teams, and cops were dispatched to the scene, and firefighters are taking in operation with 31 vehicles. Those who suffered injuries were transferred to hospitals.
This is a developing story, and will be updated shortly…
