Fire erupts at Istanbul high-rise, no casualties reported

Fire erupts at Istanbul high-rise, no casualties reported

ISTANBUL
Fire erupts at Istanbul high-rise, no casualties reported

A fire broke out in a 188-meter residence in the Ataşehir district of Istanbul on Oct. 26.

According to initial findings, there were no immediate reports of casualties in the fire that broke out on the 15th floor of the residence while repairs were being done on the cooling system.

Firefighters were immediately dispatched to the scene and the fire was extinguished. The residents on the lower floor were also evacuated and those on the upper floor waited inside for precaution.