Istanbul fire: Horror pics show high-rise block of flats completely engulfed in flames

HORROR videos have emerged of a high-rise block of flats in Istanbul completely engulfed in flames. The blaze, which is understood to still be burning, can be seen ripping through the 30-storey building, sending smoke billowing across the city. Twitter - @dogukanyilmaazVideos are emerging online of the horror blaze in Turkey[/caption] Multiple videos have been shared on Twitter tonight, showing the column fire consuming most floors of the skyscraper. It is said to be in the Fikirtepe area of Istanbul. The videos show emergency response vehicles surrounding the burning tower and crowds gathering to watch. It is unknown if anybody has been injured in the blaze. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY… The Sun is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Download our fantastic, new and improved free App for the best ever Sun Online experience. For iPhone click here, for Android click here.  Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun. Most read in News MYSTERY KILLING Girl's body found in suitcase as chilling details emerge about injuries BLOCKHEADS Van driver clashes with eco-idiot protesters for stopping him visiting ill wife CLUBBED OUT Our lives are being made hell by club loved by Jesy Nelson and Katie Price KILLER STABBING Man, 24, dies from stabbing after ‘begging pub customers for help’ HOTEL ASYLUM Inside hotel that houses asylum seekers after sacking 75% of its staff JEREMY CLARKSON Liz Truss' No10? It's just like F1... no one knows what they are doing