A fire occurred along with an explosion in a chemical workshop in the recycling area in Izmir, Turkey.

APA reports with reference to NTV that 1 person died and 1 person was injured as a result of the incident.

According to the received information, the incident happened when welding was being done in the workshop.

A large number of fire engines were dispatched to the area.

The fire that spread to the workplace adjacent to the workshop and to the car in front of the workshop was brought under control as a result of the efforts of firefighters.