Explosion and fire at Izmir factory: 10 dead, 15 injured, people under rubble

A powerful explosion at a metallurgical plant in Turkish Izmir. Ten workers were killed and another 15 wounded.

A strong fire broke out in one of the workshops of the enterprise. The sky was covered with thick smoke. The epicenter of the fire is in a zinc processing furnace. Rescue teams and teams of doctors are working on the spot. Dozens of workers may still be under the rubble.

They're still missing. The cause of the accident is being investigated by the police.