Massive fire erupts at Iran’s Abadan oil refinery

A significant fire has broken out at one of Iran’s largest oil facilities, the Abadan Refinery, located in the southwestern city of Abadan, Iranian media reported on July 19.

The cause of the blaze remains unknown, and authorities have yet to provide an explanation for the incident.

Emergency response teams, including firefighters and rescue personnel, were quickly dispatched to the scene. Efforts are currently underway to bring the fire under control and fully extinguish it.

No additional details regarding the extent of the damage or potential casualties have been released so far. Officials stated that further updates will be made available as the situation develops.

By Tamilla Hasanova