Fire at perfume warehouse in Turkey, 6 killed and 4 injured

At least six people were killed and four others injured in a fire at a perfume warehouse in Dilovasi, northwestern Turkey.

One of the injured is in serious condition and is currently in hospital, while the fire has been brought under control, but the building is severely damaged.

The flames spread to the roof of the adjacent building, but residents immediately notified firefighters who arrived at the scene and worked to extinguish the fire.

After extinguishing the fire, firefighters entered the building and discovered the bodies of six people. Nearby residents told media they heard an explosion and people screaming, but were unable to get in to help because of the flames.

Two floors of the building used as a perfume warehouse were gutted by flames. The cause of the fire is not yet known, but an investigation has been launched to shed light on the incident.

The justice minister said that a deputy chief prosecutor, two prosecutors and a panel of experts are handling the investigation.

Dilovası, an industrial town located about 70 kilometers southeast of Istanbul, is home to many factories and warehouses.