10.04.2026 00:50
An explosion occurred in a four-story apartment building in Silivri, Istanbul, due to a buildup of methane gas. There were no injuries in the incident, but the building was evacuated as a precaution.
A methane gas explosion occurred in a four-story building in Silivri, Istanbul, and the structure was evacuated as a precautionary measure.
TRAPPED GAS EXPLODED
The incident took place in the evening in a four-story apartment building in the Piri Mehmet Paşa neighborhood. According to the information obtained, an explosion occurred due to the accumulation of methane gas in the four-story apartment in the neighborhood. After the explosion, the residents of the apartment rushed outside in panic, and police and natural gas company teams were dispatched to the scene upon notification.
NO CASUALTIES OR INJURIES
Upon inspection, there were no casualties or injuries, but the bathroom and toilet on the fourth floor of the apartment, as well as pipes and ventilation systems in the business premises at the entrance of the building, were damaged. As a precaution against potential danger, the residents of the apartment were evacuated tonight.