27 killed, 1 injured in Istanbul night club fire: local media

The fire, of unknown cause, broke out in a building on Gündoğdu Street in Gayrettepe Yıldız Posta Avenue, according to Daily Sabah.

Upon notification, fire, medical and police teams were dispatched to the scene. Police took precautions in the surrounding area.

Firefighters intervened with 31 vehicles and 86 personnel in the fire.

The injured are being transferred to hospitals in the region.

MNA/PR