ANKARA – Witnesses reported hearing at least one blast in the Çukurambarregion of the city.

Photos taken at the scene show smoke rising in the air and badly damagedbuildings.

Ambulances have been rushed to the scene although no injuries have yet beenreported.

The city’s governor Ercan Topaca said the explosion had taken place at atax office.

He said the building was empty and an investigation is now taking place.

[image: Ankara explosion]Demokrathaber/TwitterA damaged building in Ankara following a huge explosion this evening.

Ankara Governor Ercan Topaca said: “The explosion was in the boiler room ofthe Çukramrambar Tax Office.

“The building is empty, the police are investigating at the scene”.

One resident said on Twitter: “I can confirm I just heard the most enormousexplosion in #Ankara. No idea what.”

Another witness told BBC Turkey: “The explosion has totally destroyed thebuilding. Buildings and cars within one kilometres have been damaged.”

“After the explosion black smoke rose from the building but there was noflame.”

[image: Ankara explosion]Demokrathaber/TwitterThe explosion took place at a tax office in Ankara, Turkey

Turkey has been hit by several terror attacks in recent months as well asan unsuccesful but bloody military coup in 2016.

Ankara’s parliament building was bombed during the July 2016 attemptedputsch.