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Smoke rises aftermath of an explosion at the Habas iron and steel plant in Izmir, Turkey, Monday, Nov. 9, 2026. (Ali Ihsan Ciftci/IHA via AP)

Video. Turkey steel plant blast kills at least 17

Updated: 9 November 2026 - 21:14 GMT+1

The explosion occurred when a crane lifting a boiler collapsed into a large industrial furnace, causing a huge fire.

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