Fire engulfs large shopping center in Tehran

A fire has broken out at a bazaar in western Tehran, sending thick plumes of smoke over the city. According to authorities, the cause of the blaze is currently unknown. The fire started on Tuesday morning at a market in the Jannat Abad neighbourhood, an area with numerous stalls and shops.

Tehran emergency services operations commander Mohammad Behnia stated that no injuries have been reported as a result of the fire. Fire Department spokesman Jalal Maleki described the blaze as “extensive” and said it was visible from various parts of Tehran.

The fire has since been brought under control, with smoke removal and spot-check operations underway, according to Iran’s official IRNA news agency. State television reported that firefighters were dispatched to the scene immediately to contain the blaze. The situation is being monitored by authorities, who are working to extinguish the remaining flames and clear the area of any hazardous materials.

Source: Al Jazeera