At least 29 dead in building set on fire during unauthorized construction in Istanbul. The fire broke out while a nightclub located on the ground floor of the building was being renovated.

Authorities say all of the fatalities worked at the construction site. The Metropolitan City Council has denounced that the reforms did not have the required permit and five people have been detained while the causes of the fire are investigated. At least eight people have already been arrested in relation to the events, in addition to the two owners of the club.