Turkish news sources reported an explosion at the General Directorate of the Mineral Research & Exploration of Turkey on Eskişehir Road in Ankara.
The blast occurred around 10 a.m. (local time) on Wednesday.
General Directorate of the Mineral Research & Exploration of Turkey said in a statement that the explosion occurred due to the gas leakage.
The Ankara governor's office also said in a statement that the fire caused by the blast is under control.
The Ankara Municipality announced that the fire has been contained. No casualties or damage were reported.
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