The fire at the smuggled petroleum products storage site in Brawat Bam occurred on November 3, 2023 (October 25, 2023) at 12:57 PM. This incident was immediately reported to the Fire Department of the Special Economic Zone of Bam, and operational forces were dispatched to the scene.
Extent of the Fire and Firefighting Operations
Mehdi Rezaeizadeh, head of the Fire Department of the Special Economic Zone of Bam, explained the details of the incident, stating that the fire was so extensive that it required the cooperation of several agencies and organizations. Firefighters from the municipalities of Bam and Brawat, along with forces dispatched from the new citadel and automotive companies Kerman Motor and Modiran Khodro, participated in this operation. Additionally, local village councils also assisted in extinguishing the fire.
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In total, 25 fire engines and about 100 firefighters were present in the firefighting operation. The efforts of these rescue teams prevented the spread of the fire, and the blaze was quickly brought under control.
Consequences and Request from Citizens
During the firefighting operation, two firefighters were injured, but fortunately, their general condition has been reported as stable. Rezaeizadeh emphasized to citizens that if they observe any suspicious activities regarding fuel storage or smuggling of petroleum products, they should report it to the responsible authorities.
The exact cause of this incident is currently under investigation, and officials are working to gather more information in this regard. This incident once again highlights the necessity for strict supervision and control over activities related to smuggled petroleum products.
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