The fire at the smuggled petroleum products storage site in Brawat Bam occurred on November ٣, ١٤٠٢ (October ٢٥, ٢٠٢٣) at ١٢:٥٧ PM. This incident was immediately reported to the Fire Department of the Special Construction Area of Arg Bam, and operational forces were dispatched to the scene.
Extent of the Fire and Firefighting Operations
Mahdi Rezaeizadeh, head of the Fire Department of the Special Construction Area of Arg Bam, explained the details of this incident, stating that the fire was so extensive that it required the cooperation of several agencies and organizations. Firefighting forces from the municipalities of Bam and Brawat, along with forces dispatched from the new Arg and automotive companies Kerman Motor and Modiran Khodro, participated in this operation. Additionally, the village councils of the region also assisted in extinguishing the fire.
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In total, ٢٥ fire engines and about ١٠٠ firefighters were present in the firefighting operation. The efforts of these rescue groups prevented the spread of the fire and allowed it to be quickly brought under control.
Consequences and Request from Citizens
During the firefighting operation, two firefighters were injured; however, 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 obtain more information in this regard. This incident once again highlights the necessity for careful monitoring and control over activities related to smuggled petroleum products.
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