The number of people who died in the fire in the Armenian Catholic church in Istanbul reached 2.

APA reports that "Sputnik Turkey" published information about this.

It was reported that the body of another person was found as a result of the search.

The number of people who died during the fire reached 2.

Beyoğlu district governor Mustafa Demiralli and the Spiritual Leader of the Armenian Catholic Community of Turkey Levon Zekiyan came to the region and familiarized themselves with the situation.

It was noted that 4 people were evacuated when the incident happened.

Currently, there is no information about the fate of the two people.

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A fire broke out in the Armenian Catholic church in the Karaköy neighborhood of the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Turkey.

APA reports that "Haber Türk" published information about this.

1 person died and 2 were injured in the fire that broke out in the residential building of the Armenian Catholic church in Surp Pırgich.

Firefighters extinguished the fire.

The cause of the incident is not clear.

The fact is being investigated.