Explosion at HABAŞ Factory in Aliağa Injures Dozens of Workers

A powerful explosion occurred at the HABAŞ Iron-Steel Factory in Aliağa, İzmir, followed by a fire. Firefighting teams were dispatched to the scene and began working to extinguish the flames. The exact cause of the explosion and the specific area of the factory where it started have not yet been determined.

More than ten workers were injured in the blast, according to initial assessments. Some workers were also reported to be trapped inside the facility. Rescue teams were deployed to the site to carry out search and rescue operations.

“There are many injured workers.”

No official statement has been released regarding the health status of the injured or the extent of the damage to the plant. Authorities are expected to provide further details on possible casualties and injuries.

The factory has a recent history of workplace accidents. On November 5, Eyüp Eğinli, a 20-year-old worker at the Serdar Endüstri subcontractor firm, died after a tire on a work machine exploded. Another worker was injured in that same incident and taken to the hospital.

Just days later, Hakan Doğan, a 55-year-old employee of the Akyaka subcontractor firm, died after falling from a height of approximately eight meters down a staircase at the same factory. An investigation has been launched into these previous accidents.