A heavy fire occurred at the storage site of smuggled petroleum products in Borwat on October 23, 2023. Mehdi Rezaei Zadeh, head of the Urban Fire Department of Arg, explained the details of the incident to reporters, stating that at 12:57 PM, a report of the fire was received by the fire department, and operational forces were immediately dispatched to the scene to control the fire.
Firefighting Operations and Participation of Forces
Rezaei Zadeh pointed out the extent of the fire and firefighting operations, adding that due to the sensitivity and scale of the incident, the fire departments of the municipalities of Bam and Borwat, in collaboration with forces dispatched from the new Arg, Kerman Motor automotive companies, Arg Urban Development, and local village councils, rushed to assist. In total, 25 fire engines and about 100 firefighters were present in this heavy operation, and with timely action, they succeeded in preventing the spread of the fire and controlling it.
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Injuries and Advice to Citizens
The head of the Urban Fire Department of Arg noted that during the firefighting operation, two firefighters were injured, but fortunately, their general condition has been reported as stable. He also emphasized that the exact cause of this incident is under investigation and urged citizens to report any suspicious activities regarding the storage or smuggling of fuel products immediately to the responsible authorities.
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