New information has been shared regarding the death toll and the number of injured following an explosion and subsequent fire at the HABAŞ Iron and Steel Factory operating in the Aliağa district of İzmir. The İzmir Governor's Office announced that 3 people lost their lives in the incident and 14 people were injured, 3 of them critically.
FIRE BROKE OUT AFTER THE EXPLOSION
An explosion occurred at around 11:30 at the HABAŞ Iron and Steel Factory located in the Bozköy neighborhood of the Aliağa district. Following the explosion, a fire broke out at the facility, and the thick smoke rising from the factory caused panic in the surrounding area.
Upon notification, numerous fire, medical, and rescue teams were dispatched to the scene. Teams began intervening in the fire and conducting search and rescue operations at the factory.
EXPLOSION OCCURRED IN THE ZINC SECTION
In a report by Ege'de Son Söz, it was alleged that the explosion occurred in the factory's zinc section. It was reported that ambulances also entered the factory site following the incident.
The first official assessment regarding the cause of the explosion was shared by the İzmir Governor's Office.
FIRST STATEMENT FROM MINISTER ÇİFTÇİ
Minister of Interior Mustafa Çiftçi stated in a post on his social media account following the explosion that teams are continuing their work in the region.
Minister Çiftçi used the following expressions in his statement:
"An explosion occurred at an Iron and Steel Factory in İzmir's Aliağa, followed by a fire.
From the very first moment of the incident, all our relevant units have been working in coordination on the field, continuing search-and-rescue, extinguishing, and intervention efforts without interruption.
Our injured brothers and sisters have been transferred to hospitals, and their health status is being closely monitored.
Our state is on the field with all its resources and is carrying out its work meticulously. We are following the developments closely.
I wish a speedy recovery to our injured brothers and sisters; I wish ease to all our teams working with sacrifice.
May the Almighty protect our country and our nation from all kinds of accidents, troubles, and disasters."
MAYOR ACAR: WE ARE WORRIED THAT THE DEATH TOLL WILL INCREASE
Aliağa Mayor Serkan Acar made statements regarding the latest situation following the explosion at the HABAŞ Iron and Steel Factory.
Speaking to SonMühür, Acar stated that 15 people were initially taken to the hospital. Stating that the intervention for the workers trapped under the debris is ongoing, Acar noted that 1 person had lost their life and 1 person had been intubated.
Acar stated that efforts to reach the workers under the rubble are continuing and expressed their concern that the death toll might increase.
MINISTER OF HEALTH MEMİŞOĞLU: 1 PERSON LOST THEIR LIFE
Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu also made a statement regarding the health status of those injured in the explosion.
In his first statement, Memişoğlu reported that 1 person had lost their life and that 3 of the 15 injured were in critical condition.
Minister Memişoğlu's statement is as follows:
"I convey my get-well wishes to our citizens and their families affected by the explosion and the subsequent fire at an iron and steel factory in İzmir.
Unfortunately, 1 of our citizens lost their life in the incident. I pray for God's mercy upon our citizen who lost their life and extend my condolences to their grieving family and relatives.
The condition of 3 of our 15 injured citizens is critical, and their treatment continues in our hospitals. Our teams are on alert in the region and are following the process closely.
May the Almighty protect our country and our nation from all kinds of accidents and disasters."
İZMİR GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: 3 PEOPLE LOST THEIR LIVES, 14 INJURED
The İzmir Governor's Office announced in its latest statement regarding the explosion at the factory that the death toll has risen to 3. The statement indicated that 14 people were injured, 3 of them critically, and that efforts are continuing to reach 10 people trapped under the rubble.
The Governor's Office reported that the initial assessment is that the explosion may have occurred as a result of an overhead crane breaking and falling into the arc furnace during the pouring of liquid steel.
The statement from the Governor's Office is as follows:
"An explosion occurred at the HABAŞ Demir Çelik A.Ş. facilities operating in the Bozköy neighborhood of our province's Aliağa district on 09.11.2026 (today) at around 12:00.
According to initial determinations, it is assessed that the incident occurred as a result of an overhead crane breaking and falling into the arc furnace during the liquid steel pouring process.
In the tragic accident that occurred, according to initial findings, 3 of our citizens have lost their lives, and a total of 14 of our citizens have been injured, 3 of them critically. Our injured citizens have been transferred to various hospitals in the region and taken under treatment.
Search and rescue efforts are being carried out uninterruptedly by the relevant teams in order to reach our 10 citizens trapped under the rubble after the explosion.
Necessary investigations and research have been initiated to clarify the incident in all its aspects, and developments are being followed closely. It is respectfully announced to the public."
News Source: 12punto
