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The explosion occurred in a tank that was undergoing maintenance, but no casualties or injuries were reported.
An explosion at Turkey's largest oil refinery caused a huge fire on Thursday evening in Izmit, forcing authorities to evacuate workers as emergency crews battled to bring the flames under control.
The explosion occurred in a gasoline storage tank at the TUPRAS Izmit refinery in the Kocaeli province in the early evening hours. The flames spread rapidly, causing panic in the large industrial complex. Firefighters continued to put out the fire until late on Wednesday, while all refinery employees were evacuated as a precaution.
The cause of the explosion remains unclear, while authorities have not provided information about possible victims or the extent of material damage.
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The company operates imported oil, including the Russian Urals brand. It owns four refineries and is a key player in the country's fuel market. pic.twitter.com/tbvWOEA3bg
The Izmit Refinery is one of four facilities operated by the state-owned company that dominates Turkey's oil refining sector. The refinery has a processing capacity of 11 million tons of crude oil per year, making it the company's largest, alongside the Izmir refinery.
Company executives and local authorities are expected to provide updates in the coming hours.
Residents of the area express concern about the possibility of gas leaks and other explosions, while authorities assure that all measures have been taken for public safety and that the situation is being closely monitored.
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