A fire at a paint factory in Istanbul has killed three people and injured nine others.

APA reports quoting NTV that the cause of the fire at the factory in Tuzla is still unknown.

The dead were reported to be factory workers.

The prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the incident.

Earlier, it was reported that the fate of three people as a result of the fire was unknown.

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A fire broke out at a paint factory in Istanbul, Turkey.

APA reports quoting NTV that the fire was registered at a paint factory in Tuzla.

The fire was accompanied by several powerful explosions.

Firefighters were able to control the fire.

According to preliminary data, 7 people were injured in the incident, the fate of 3 people is unknown.

The cause of the fire is still unknown.