Explosion in Beyoğlu: What Happened After the Incident?

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Debris from the explosion site in Beyoğlu.

The explosion in Beyoğlu caused great panic during the night. The incident occurred in a three-story building's ground floor buffet in the Emekyemez neighborhood.

Following the explosion, fire, health, and police teams were quickly dispatched to the area. Initial investigations suggest that the explosion was caused by gas accumulation.

Emergency teams arriving at the explosion site.

Fortunately, no one was present in the establishment at the time of the explosion, preventing a potential disaster. However, damage occurred to the building and surrounding areas.

Istanbul Governor Davut Gül stated at the scene, "Thank God there are no fatalities or injuries. However, there is damage to nearby buildings," he said.

Cleaning operations continue after the explosion.

Cleaning operations were initiated after the explosion, and debris was removed from the site. Shopkeepers began cleaning the broken windows of their stores.

The exact cause of the incident will be determined after investigations by the authorities. However, it is believed that the explosion was related to natural gas.