Fire Erupts at Oil Storage Facility South of Tehran (Video)

A large fire broke out on Sunday at an oil storage facility located south of Tehran, according to a report by Reuters.

Footage circulating on social media showed massive flames and thick plumes of black smoke billowing from a built-up area near the capital. The video, which quickly went viral, captured the intensity of the blaze as emergency sirens wailed and fire trucks rushed to the scene.

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Reuters independently verified the location of the incident by matching the street layout, nearby buildings, pedestrian bridge, and commercial signs in the footage with archival images and satellite data. The date of the fire was also confirmed using documented reports and visual evidence.

Authorities have not yet disclosed the cause of the fire, nor whether there were any casualties or damage estimates. Emergency services were seen deploying multiple units to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures.

The incident raises renewed concerns over the safety protocols in place at critical energy infrastructure sites in Iran, particularly as the country grapples with aging facilities and regional tensions.

As of now, there has been no official statement from Iranian energy officials or the National Iranian Oil Company regarding the extent of the damage or the impact on local fuel supply chains.