Where did the factory explosion occur? In which province did the explosion take place? What kind of explosion was it? Are there any fatalities in the explosion?

Following the breaking news of a factory explosion, many people began asking: Where did the factory explosion occur? In which province did the explosion take place? What kind of explosion was it? Are there any fatalities in the explosion? Here is what is known about the incident...

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Where did the factory explosion occur? In which province did the explosion take place? What kind of explosion was it? Are there any fatalities in the explosion?

WHERE DID THE EXPLOSION OCCUR?

An explosion occurred for an unknown reason in the capsule production section of a factory that manufactures explosives in the Karesi district of Balıkesir. Following the incident, numerous 112 Emergency Health and fire department teams were dispatched to the area.

HOW MANY PEOPLE LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE EXPLOSION?

It was reported that there were 12 fatalities in the explosion.

HAS THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE MADE A STATEMENT?

Balıkesir Governor Ustaoğlu stated in his announcement: "The explosion occurred at 08:25 in the capsule production section of the ammunition factory. 12 of our citizens lost their lives. 3 of our citizens were injured."