11.11.2026 18:23
In the Altındağ district of Ankara, an explosion occurred after municipal teams’ roadwork caused construction equipment to damage a natural gas pipeline. Efforts to extinguish the fire that broke out after the explosion are ongoing.
An explosion and fire broke out on Hacı Bayram Boulevard in the Altındağ district of Ankara when a work machine damaged a natural gas pipeline during road work by municipal teams. While firefighting, natural gas fault, medical, and police teams continue to respond to the fire, according to initial findings there were no fatalities or injuries.
A FIRE BROKE OUT ON THE BOULEVARD
The incident occurred on Hacı Bayram Boulevard. When a work machine carrying out road work damaged the natural gas pipeline, first an explosion sound was heard, and then a fire broke out. Upon notification, relevant teams including firefighting, natural gas fault, medical, and police teams were directed to the area.
RESPONSE TO THE FIRE CONTINUES
After the incident that occurred about 1.5 hours ago, while teams' response to the fire continues, flames in the area were seen to continue rising. According to initial findings, it was learned that there were no fatalities or injuries in the incident.