29 people died in a fire at Istanbul's closed, renovating Masquerade nightclub in Besiktas.

29 people died in a devastating fire that engulfed an Istanbul nightclub and residential building in the Besiktas district. The fire broke out at the Masquerade nightclub, which was closed and undergoing renovations. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with several individuals detained for questioning, including club managers and the person in charge of the renovations. The building is also being inspected for safety by authorities.