Pipeline blast results in fire in eastern Turkey   

Pipeline blast results in fire in eastern Turkey   

ISTANBUL

Representative photo from Hürriyet archives

Firefighting crews have brought under control a blaze that broke out following a blast last night on the Shah Deniz II gas pipeline in eastern Turkey, Anatolia news agency reported.
 
The pipeline belongs to the Botaş company.
 
The fire was brought under control before it spread to nearby forests and towns.

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