Newsletters
An explosion triggered a fire at a steel plant in Izmir’s Aliaga district on Monday, prompting the deployment of firefighters and medical teams as reports emerged of injured workers.
The blast occurred at around 11:30 a.m. at the HABAS Iron and Steel Factory on Ataturk Avenue in the Cakmakli neighborhood, according to local reports.
Smoke was seen rising from the industrial facility after the explosion.
Multiple firefighting and emergency medical teams were dispatched to the site following reports of the blast.
Firefighters began efforts to bring the resulting fire under control.
Local reports said workers were injured in the explosion, but no further details on their condition or number were immediately provided.
Details to follow...
Set as preferred source
Set as preferred source
1 min read
