Rescue efforts are still under way, but hope for survivors is fading.
SOURCE:National Geographic
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A blast at a mine in western Turkey Tuesday afternoon left more than 200 dead and at least 100 more trapped. The blast occurred when a transformer exploded, setting off a fire that was still burning Wednesday as rescue efforts continued.
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