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A major emergency situation unfolded in the heart of Iran as a massive fire broke out in the capital city, Tehran. The scale of the blaze was so significant that towering flames and thick plumes of black smoke were visible from several kilometers away, causing panic among local residents and motorists.
The fire reportedly broke out in a large-scale warehouse or industrial facility located in the southern part of the city—an area known for its dense commercial hubs. Witnesses described the scene as "apocalyptic," with the orange glow of the fire dominating the skyline well into the night.
Emergency Response and Challenges
Tehran’s fire department scrambled dozens of firefighting units to the scene. The primary challenge for the first responders was the highly flammable nature of the materials stored within the facility, which led to a series of small explosions that further spread the flames.
Key details from the incident include:
Containment Efforts: Firefighters worked for several hours to prevent the blaze from spreading to neighboring residential buildings and critical infrastructure.
Casualties: While initial reports focused on the massive property damage, emergency services have been conducting search-and-rescue operations to check for any trapped workers or injuries.
Cause of Fire: Authorities have not yet confirmed the official cause. Investigations are currently underway to determine if it was a technical failure, an electrical short circuit, or something else.
This incident has once again raised concerns regarding fire safety protocols in Tehran’s older industrial zones, which have seen a string of similar accidents over the past few years.
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