Natural Gas Suspected: Explosion Occurs On The Second Floor Of A Building; 1 Person Injured, Condition Stable
ISTANBUL, Turkey – Frightening moments unfolded in Istanbul’s Kağıthane district late last night. An explosion of undetermined cause occurred in a 6-story building in the Yahya Kemal Neighborhood. Numerous fire, police, and health teams were immediately dispatched to the scene.
The Istanbul Governorship (Valilik) released a written statement shortly after the incident, clarifying the initial findings and the casualty status:
📝 Governor’s Statement And Incident Details
The Istanbul Governorship’s statement confirmed the time and the initially suspected cause of the explosion:
- Date and Time: “An explosion occurred on the 2nd floor of a 6-story building located on Güler Street in the Yahya Kemal Neighborhood of Kağıthane district, around 10:00 PM on Wednesday, 12.11.2025.”
- Initial Hypothesis: The Governorship stated the explosion was “thought to be caused by natural gas.”
- Response: The resulting fire was quickly controlled and extinguished by fire crews who rapidly arrived at the scene. Heavy smoke was reported rising from the street where the explosion occurred.
🩸 Casualty Status And Investigation
The initial toll resulting from the Kağıthane Natural Gas Explosion was limited, although the site sustained extensive damage.
- Casualty Count: One person injured in the explosion was given first aid by health teams at the scene and subsequently taken to the hospital for treatment.
- Vital Status: The Governorship specifically stated that the injured person is not in critical condition. Therefore, a potentially larger catastrophe was avoided.
- Definitive Cause: The Valilik announced that the precise and final cause of the explosion would be determined after a detailed investigation and technical analysis at the scene. This indicates that possibilities other than natural gas will also be evaluated.
The panic caused by the Kağıthane Natural Gas Explosion once again brought the critical importance of building safety and utility inspections in Istanbul to the forefront.
