Eyewitnesses spoke about the explosion at the HABAŞ factory in Izmir: 'At first we thought there was an earthquake'

An explosion occurred in the carbon dioxide filling facility of HABAŞ, operating in Aliağa district of Izmir, for an unknown reason. While a fire broke out in the facility after the explosion, many firefighters, health and AFAD teams were dispatched to the scene.

The explosion, which took place at around 11.30 in the factory located on Atatürk Street in Çakmaklı District, caused great panic in the region. After the explosion, which was claimed to have occurred in the zinc section of the factory, the rising smoke and flames were clearly visible from the surrounding area. While the fire response continued, statements came one after another from the authorities.

SAD NEWS FROM THE GOVERNORSHIP: 6 LOSSES OF LIVES

While Minister of Internal Affairs Mustafa Çiftçi and Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu made statements regarding the incident, in the last official statement made by Izmir Governorship, it was reported that 6 people lost their lives.

"AT FIRST WE THOUGHT THERE WAS AN EARTHQUAKE"

The violence of the explosion was also reflected in the statements of eyewitnesses. Deniz Ülker, who was outside the factory at the time of the incident, described the fear they experienced with the following words:

"When we heard the sound, we first thought it was an earthquake. Then we saw the black smoke and flames coming out of the chimneys. Ambulances and fire brigades came. We were devastated."