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Explosion and fire at metallurgical plant in Izmir, Turkey
A powerful explosion followed by a major fire occurred at a metallurgical plant in the Aliağa district of Izmir, Turkey. The incident, which reportedly involved a carbon dioxide filling facility or a zinc area, has resulted in significant casualties.
Preliminary reports indicate that at least four workers have died, while several others are in critical condition. Between 20 and 30 people are estimated to have been affected by the blast. Emergency services and numerous firefighting teams were deployed to the scene to combat the flames and conduct search and rescue operations amidst dense smoke columns.
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