One worked died as 28 others were rescued from a coal mine in Soma town of western Manisa city, said Manisa governor on Sunday.
Governor Abdurrahman Savas told AA that Yunus Guclu, aged 47, died as he was affected by intensive smoke.
Savas also said the first information they received was a collapse in the mine but later on they learned about the fire.
Governor added that the research was underway to reveal the reason of fire outbreak.
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