A factory source told security journalist Yair Goldblatt that a liquid gas tank at a factory in the Shamsabad industrial complex in southern Tehran caught fire. Firefighting and rescue crews are on the scene working to extinguish the blaze. The cause of the fire is not yet clear. The report comes after earlier reports of explosions in several locations in Tehran province Tuesday afternoon.
A fire broke out at a factory in the Shamsabad industrial complex in southern Tehran Tuesday afternoon, according to a factory source quoted by security journalist Yair Goldblatt. The source said a liquid gas tank caught fire and that firefighting and rescue crews are on the scene working to extinguish the blaze. No casualties have been reported, and the cause of the fire remains unclear.
The incident follows unconfirmed reports of explosions in several locations across Tehran province at around 13:24 Jerusalem time Tuesday, as reported by journalist Hananel Aviv. At the time, Aviv speculated the explosions might be caused by gas balloons. The new report from southern Tehran provides a more specific location and a possible cause, though it is not yet confirmed whether the two events are directly linked.
This is the latest in a string of reported incidents at Iranian industrial and military sites. In recent weeks, The Zioneer reported on explosions in southern Iran near the Iraqi border (June 28) and a large blast in northern Tehran (June 11). Iranian authorities have often attributed such incidents to accidents or technical failures, while outside observers have noted a pattern of unexplained fires and explosions at sensitive infrastructure.
The cause of the current fire and any connection to broader regional tensions remain under investigation. The Zioneer is monitoring local channels for official statements and visual evidence.
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