Six arrested over dorm fire in southern Turkey

By Mehmet Kemal Firik

ADANA, Turkey (AA) – Six people were arrested Wednesday over a deadly dormitory fire in southeastern Turkey's Adana province, a public prosecutor said.

Adana Chief Public Prosecutor Ali Yelden said the suspects included the dormitory manager, three teachers and two caretakers.

At least 12 bodies were recovered after a fire broke out in a private girls' dormitory in Aladag district late Tuesday.

According to reports, 28 students were staying at the secondary school dormitory when the blaze erupted.

Some of the injured students were affected by smoke and others were hurt while trying to escape the burning building.

Deputy Prime Minister Veysi Kaynak previously said the fire likely broke out due to an electrical fault, according to latest information.