Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:04pm on 02 Apr 2024,Tuesday International
A tragic fire engulfed a residential building in Istanbul's Gayrettepe neighborhood, resulting in the loss of 15 lives and leaving 8 others injured, with 7 in critical condition. The blaze erupted during construction work in the building's basement, with reports indicating it previously housed a nightclub. Emergency services swiftly responded, with injured individuals transferred to nearby hospitals. Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu confirmed the fire was under control, expressing condolences to the affected families. An investigation into the incident is underway, highlighting the urgency to ensure safety measures in construction sites to prevent such tragedies.
