Steel Plant Explosion in Turkey Kills at Least 3, Injures 14
An explosion and fire at the Habas steel plant in Izmir province, western Turkey, on November 9 killed at least 3 people and injured 14, with another 10 trapped. Rescuers are searching for those trapped. Local authorities say a fault during molten steel casting may have caused the explosion, but the exact cause remains under investigation.
On November 9, an explosion at the Habas steel plant in Izmir province, western Turkey, killed at least 3 people and injured 14. The explosion, which occurred around noon local time, also sparked a fire at the plant. Rescuers are trying to reach 10 people trapped under the rubble, and search and rescue operations are continuing at the scene.
Scene of the steel plant explosion in Izmir province, western Turkey, on November 9, 2026.（VietVance）
The Izmir provincial government said the injured are receiving hospital treatment, with 3 in critical condition. Firefighters, medical personnel and rescue teams from Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority have arrived at the scene to assist with the response.
Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci said teams are coordinating search, rescue and firefighting efforts. Local authorities’ preliminary assessment suggests the explosion may have been caused by a fault during molten steel casting. Officials are conducting technical inspections to determine the exact cause.
Source: VietVance
