Dozens dead in Istanbul nightclub fire - BBC News

At least 29 people were killed in the fire, which broke out during renovation work.

7 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesBy Jacqueline HowardBBC NewsAt least 29 people have been killed and one injured in a fire in a nightclub in Turkey.

The Masquerade club, in the basement of a high-rise building in Istanbul, was closed and being renovated during the day.

The fire broke out just after midday, Istanbul governor Davut Gül said, adding that the cause was unclear.

Mr Gül said that the victims of the fire were thought to have been involved in the renovation work.

Five people have been arrested in connection with the fire as investigations continue.

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