02 Apr 2024 | 12:23 PM UTC
Turkiye: Emergency crews responding to major fire in Istanbul, April 2
Emergency crews responding to a major fire in the Gayrettepe area of Istanbul, Turkiye, April 2. At least seven people dead.
Emergency crews are responding to a major fire in a nightclub in the Gayrettepe neighborhood of Istanbul's Besiktas District on the afternoon of April 2. The blaze started in a nightclub occupying the first floor of a 16-storey building on Yildiz Posta Caddesi. According to preliminary reports, at least seven people have died, and nine have been injured in the incident.
A significant security presence has been deployed to the scene. Localized business and transport disruptions are likely in the area until firefighters have fully extinguished the fire.
Avoid the scene of the incident until responders have extinguished the fire and given the all clear. Heed the instructions of local authorities. Allow extra time to reach destinations in the Gayrettepe neighborhood until emergency crews complete their response and vacate the area. Consider remaining indoors if smoke is heavy, especially if you suffer from a respiratory illness such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from smoke exposure. Eye irritation is possible; flush irritated eyes with copious amounts of clean water.
