Coverage dated April 1, 2024

Fire tears through Istanbul apartment block, killing 29

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A fire that raged from the basement of a 16-storey building in central Istanbul killed at least 29 people Tuesday, with flames and thick smoke billowing

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  1. Digital Journal

    Fire tears through Istanbul apartment block, killing 29 (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    A fire that raged from the basement of a 16-storey building in central Istanbul killed at least 29 people Tuesday, with flames and thick smoke billowing

  2. CBS News

    Fire tears through nightclub and apartment building in Istanbul, killing at least 29 people: "I (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Eight people were arrested over the blaze that began in a basement where builders had been renovating Club Masquerade.

  3. Deutsche Welle

    Istanbul: Dozens killed in nightclub fire – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The death toll has continued to climb after a fire broke out at a nightclub that was undergoing renovations in Turkey. Five people have been detained and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

  4. The Boston Globe

    Fire at an Istanbul nightclub during renovations kills at least 29 people (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Several people, including managers of the club, were detained for questioning.

  5. New York Post

    Fire at an Istanbul nightclub during renovations leaves 25 dead and several badly hurt (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    A fire at an Istanbul nightclub during renovations on Tuesday left 25 people dead and others badly hurt, officials and reports said. Several people have been detained for questioning.

  6. Time

    Fire at Istanbul Nightclub Kills at Least 27 People (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    A fire at an Istanbul nightclub during renovations on Tuesday killed at least 27 people, officials and reports said.

  7. Al Jazeera

    At least 29 killed in fire at Istanbul nightclub (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    At least 29 killed in the blaze that broke out during renovation work, according to the Istanbul governor.

  8. Voice of America

    Fire at Istanbul nightclub during renovations kills at least 29 people (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    At least eight people are injured, seven of them in serious condition

  9. The Daily Caller

    At Least 29 Killed After Fire Consumes Istanbul Nightclub (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    At least 29 people lost their lives after a fire broke out midday Tuesday in a Turkish nightclub undergoing renovations, the BBC reported.

  10. Forbes

    What We Know About The Istanbul Nightclub Fire That Killed 29 (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The nightclub had been closed for renovations from March 10 through April 10, though it reportedly didn’t have the necessary permits to renovate.

  11. Fox News

    27 dead after fire breaks out at Istanbul nightclub during renovations (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    At least 27 people have been confirmed dead after a fire broke out on Tuesday at an Istanbul nightclub during renovations, officials and reports confirmed.

  12. New York Times

    29 Killed in Fire at Istanbul Nightclub (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The fire took place at Masquerade, a popular club that was closed to the public and undergoing renovations. Six people were arrested.

  13. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Fire at popular Istanbul nightclub during renovations kills at least 29 people (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    A fire engulfed a popular Istanbul nightclub Tuesday during renovations, trapping workers and employees inside and killing at least 29 people, officials and reports said. Several people, including managers of the club, were detained for questioning.

  14. KRDO

    Fire at Istanbul nightclub kills dozens during renovation work, state media says (opens KRDO)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Tanem Zaman and Hande Atay Alam, CNN (CNN) — At least 29 people have died in a blaze which started during daytime repair work at a nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey, state media reported Tuesday. A further eight people were injured, with seven of those in serious condition, the Istanbul governor’s of…

  15. NBC News

    Fire at an Istanbul nightclub kills at least 29 people (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    A fire at a nightclub in the Turkish city of Istanbul on Tuesday killed at least 29 people, officials and reports said.

  16. Los Angeles Times

    Fire at an Istanbul nightclub under renovation kills at least 29 people (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    The Masquerade nightclub, which was closed for renovations, was on the ground and basement floors of a 16-story residential building.

  17. UPI

    29 killed in fire at Istanbul nightclub during unauthorized renovations (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    At least 29 people were killed in a fire at an Istanbul nightclub that undergoing renovations, authorities said Tuesday.

  18. The Guardian

    Five people detained after 29 die in daytime fire at Istanbul nightclub (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Venue was closed for renovations when fire broke out, with victims believed to have been working in the building

  19. France 24

    Dozens killed in fire at Istanbul nightclub closed for renovations (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    A fire that raged from the basement of a 16-storey block in central Istanbul left at least 29 people dead Tuesday, with flames and thick smoke billowing for hours despite a massive emergency response.

  20. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    At least 29 dead, several badly hurt after Istanbul nightclub fire (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    Authorities detained six people for questioning, including managers of the club and one person in charge of the renovations.

  21. Anchorage Daily News

    Fire at Istanbul nightclub during renovations kills dozens (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    The Masquerade nightclub, which was closed for renovations, was on the ground and basement floors of a 16-story residential building.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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