Monday, September 23, 2024

Multiple Explosions Rock Industrial Town in Iran

September 23, 2024



Multiple explosions and a large fire have been reported at an industrial town in Iran's central Semnan province.

According to local officials and media reports, the incident, which happened on Monday afternoon, has prompted a response from emergency services.

Hossein Derakhshan, CEO of the Red Crescent Society of Semnan Province, confirmed to Iranian media that the explosions took place in one of the industrial and production units within the Fajr Garmsar Industrial Town.

Hamid Majidi, head of the Garmsar Red Crescent Society, reported that three explosions have occurred so far, with the fire's intensity described as high.

Majidi warned of the potential for further explosions, noting the presence of 12 oil condensate tanks at the factory site.

In response to the emergency, an operational team from the Red Crescent Society has been dispatched to the scene.

The rescue team from a nearby base was among the first responders sent to manage the situation.

The cause of the explosions and the full extent of the damage remain unclear.

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