Fire and Gas Tank Explosion at Shushtar Petro Refinery in Iran Kills One, Injures Four

Oct 15, 2024, 08:44 PM

A massive fire erupted at the Shushtar Petro Refinery in Khuzestan province, Iran, on October 15, 2024. The blaze, which was reportedly caused by a collision between a tanker truck and a fuel tank, resulted in the death of one person and injuries to four others. Firefighting and rescue teams are currently working to control the fire. Initial reports suggest that sabotage is highly unlikely, and the cause of the accident is under investigation. Additionally, there was a gas tank explosion reported in the area.