03 Mar 2019 | 04:27 PM UTC
Turkey: Apartment fire leaves four dead in Istanbul March 3
Apartment fire leaves four dead in Istanbul's Beyoğlu district March 3; fire under control, with residual traffic congestion possible in affected area over coming hours
Event
An apartment fire left four people dead and one seriously injured in Istanbul's Beyoğlu district early (local time) on Sunday, March 3. Firefighters have since brought the blaze under control. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Residual traffic disruptions are possible in the affected area over the coming hours.
Advice
Individuals in Istanbul are advised to avoid the affected area and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.
