Fire destroys culture center in Istanbul, no casualties reported

April 06 2009 15:34:42

Fire destroys culture center in Istanbul, no casualties reported

Hurriyet Daily News with wires

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A number of fire crews extinguished the blaze that totally destroyed the Istanbul Exhibition & Congress Center, the Anatolian Agency reported.

There were no reports of casualties.

As an international meeting platform located just across from the city’s main Ataturk Airport, the Istanbul Exhibition & Congress Center has hosted many domestic and overseas companies from various sectors.

Photo: Anatolian Agency

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