Event Brief
2 buildings collapse in Istanbul after gas explosion
Filed: Mar 22, 2026 at 8:02 AM ET
Summary: A natural gas explosion in Istanbul’s Fatih district caused two buildings to collapse, prompting ongoing search operations.
WHO: Emergency services
WHAT: Buildings collapse due to gas explosion
WHEN: Mar 22, 2026 at 7:15 AM ET
WHERE: Fatih
WHY: A natural gas explosion triggered the collapse.
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