Explosion Occurs at Chemical Plant in Tuzla

Explosion at Chemical Plant in Tuzla A major explosion occurred at a varnish factory located in an industrial site in Tuzla. Following the blast, which was heard in surrounding districts, the factory caught fire. Seven people were injured, and three workers remain missing. The fire was brought under control through firefighting efforts. The damage caused by the explosion and fire at the factory was captured from aerial footage. A major explosion took place around 13:00 at a varnish factory located within the Varnish Manufacturers Industrial Site in Tuzla. The blast was heard in various districts of the Anatolian side outside Tuzla. Following the explosion, the factory caught fire. Fire brigades from Tuzla and surrounding districts were dispatched to the scene. Recurring explosions during the fire caused thick smoke to rise into the sky. The fire also spread to a wooded area near the factory. Through firefighting intervention, the fire at the factory and in the wooded area was brought under control. Cooling operations by the fire brigade continue. Seven people were reported injured in the incident, while three workers remain missing.