Fire in Istanbul nightclub during renovations kills 29 people
Kyiv • UNN
At least 29 people were killed in a fire at the Masquerade underground nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey.
At least 29 people were killed on Tuesday when a fire engulfed the Masquerade underground nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey, during renovations, Turkish local authorities said, blaming an accident during the work, UNN reports, citing Reuters and Anadolu.
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It is stated that 29 people died and another person was injured in a fire in one of Istanbul's entertainment centers.
According to local authorities, the fire occurred during repair work.
The establishment was located under a 16-story building in the Beşiktaş district.
Thirty-one fire trucks and 86 firefighters were engaged in the firefighting operations. The flames were extinguished.
An investigation has been launched into the matter.