One person died in a fire that broke out at a hotel in Istanbul's Fatih district; fire and health teams were dispatched to the scene.
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A fire broke out at a hotel in the Fatih district on Istanbul's historic peninsula, killing one person. According to TRT Haber, the incident occurred at an accommodation facility in Fatih. The time the fire started and the full address of the facility have not yet been made public; however, the death has been confirmed by official sources.
Details about how the fire started, how many people were inside the hotel at the time, and information regarding the evacuation process remain unclear. Teams from the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Fire Department, along with health crews, were dispatched to the scene. Initial reports made no mention of whether the fire had been brought under control.
Fatih is one of Istanbul's most densely populated districts, known for its historic structures and tourism facilities; fires in the area always carry significant implications for both life safety and cultural heritage. An investigation is ongoing.
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