Explosion at a paint factory in Kahramanmaraş

Three workers were injured in an explosion that occurred in the boiler room of a paint factory in Kahramanmaraş. The explosion, which created an earthquake-like effect, was heard over a wide area.

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Explosion at a paint factory in Kahramanmaraş

The incident occurred at the Can-ka fabric and paint factory in the Karacasu Kırım neighborhood of the Dulkadiroğlu district. An explosion occurred in the factory's boiler room for reasons yet to be determined.

The explosion created an effect similar to an earthquake in the surrounding area. Citizens in residences and container cities around the area where the explosion took place took to the streets upon hearing the noise.

The fire department was the first team to arrive at the scene following the report. The firefighting teams, who rescued the workers one by one in the area where a life-and-death struggle was taking place, handed them over to medical teams. It was learned that the health status of the workers, who were taken to Necip Fazıl City Hospital, is good.

On the other hand, citizens in the vicinity who heard the sound gathered around the factory.