Algiers, Algeria—Four workers died instantly this morning when a heavy industrial boiler exploded inside a manufacturing plant located in the city's main industrial zone.
The blast shattered reinforced concrete walls and sent thick plumes of dark smoke billowing across neighboring production facilities. Emergency civil protection units rushed to the site within minutes, sealing off the perimeter to prevent further civilian access.
Debris from the ruptured pressure vessel littered the concrete floor for dozens of yards around the damaged assembly sector. Co-workers trapped nearby were evacuated by rescue personnel wearing protective breathing gear.
We heard a thunderous roar that shook the entire district, said warehouse worker Karim Boudiaf. The shockwave blew out windows across our building before the alarms started wailing.
Medical examiners confirmed that four technicians working directly adjacent to the boiler unit suffered fatal trauma from the blast. Three additional workers sustained severe burns and were rushed to the regional burn unit.
Labor union representatives arrived at the facility gates by midday to demand an immediate investigation into plant maintenance logs. Preliminary reports indicate the explosion stemmed from a catastrophic pressure valve failure.
State inspectors have temporarily suspended operations across the entire industrial sector pending a comprehensive safety audit. Company executives declined to issue an immediate statement regarding equipment inspection schedules.
Forensic teams continue picking through the scorched wreckage to establish the exact sequence of mechanical failures.
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