A catastrophic explosion rocked the Habas Demir Celik plant, one of Turkey's leading steel producers, located in Aliaga near Izmir, a significant port city in western Turkey. The incident occurred around midday on [current date] and resulted in at least 16 fatalities and 13 injuries among factory workers. According to local authorities, the explosion was caused by a crane collapse that released materials into a furnace below during routine maintenance work on an electric arc furnace. Initial reports suggested the blast might have been an earthquake, but this was subsequently ruled out. The Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, confirmed the deaths and initiated investigations while search and rescue operations were ongoing. Some individuals are believed to be trapped under the debris. Two of the injured are reportedly in critical condition. Five individuals have been detained following the incident. The Habas plant is situated in Aliaga, a district known for its shipping industry and shipbreaking activities, contributing significantly to Turkey's economy.