2019 Photo Shared as Recent Explosion in Istanbul
The Claim
A photo depicts an explosion in the Beyoglu district in Istanbul, Turkey, on Monday.
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Websites, pages, and accounts on social media recently circulated a photo purporting to show an explosion reported in Istanbul's Beyoglu neighborhood on Monday, April 19, 2022.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar's investigation revealed that the circulating claim is misleading. The photo is outdated and does not depict the recent explosion in Istanbul that occurred on Monday, April 18, 2022. The photo shows a fire at a chemical factory in Istanbul in 2019.
2019 Istanbul Explosion
In September 2019, a massive explosion sparked a fire at a chemical factory in Istanbul, Turkey. According to reports, two firefighters were injured in the blast.
Beyoglu District Explosion
The claim was made after local media reported that an explosion has been heard in Istanbul's Beyoglu district on April 19, 2022, urging residents to flee a building.
According to reports, the blast and smoke were caused by a short circuit in an underground cable.
