An explosion occurred while numerous firecracker charges were being unloaded

An explosion occurred while numerous firecracker charges were being unloaded

In Adana’s central Seyhan district, an explosion occurred on the roof of a building while numerous firecracker casings were being unloaded, resulting in one death and one injury.

The explosion, the cause of which is unknown, occurred on the roof of a three-story building in Denizli Neighborhood while numerous firecracker casings were being unloaded.

Following a report, 112 Emergency Medical Services, police, and fire crews were dispatched to the scene.

Security measures were taken in the area, and the injured individuals, İbrahim M. (22) and Şefik Ünal (37), were taken to the hospital.

Ünal, one of the injured, died despite medical intervention.

The Governor’s Office issued a statement.

The Adana Governor’s Office stated in a written statement that necessary security measures were taken at the scene after the explosion, which occurred around 9 PM.

The statement noted that the cause of the firecracker explosion has not yet been determined, adding, “The investigation and research initiated by the relevant units at the scene are continuing meticulously.”