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Tehran Market Hall Blaze Brought Under Control After Extensive Fire

Authorities report no confirmed cause or casualties, with no established link to recent protests.

Overview

  • The fire erupted Tuesday at a market hall in the Jannat Abad neighborhood in west Tehran.
  • The site was described as roughly 2,000 square meters with about 200 stalls, and it was largely burning when crews arrived.
  • Multiple firefighting units were deployed, and the blaze was visible from various parts of the city, according to a fire department spokesperson.
  • Officials have not determined the origin of the fire, and casualty figures have not been announced.
  • Footage circulated by Iran International showed towering smoke and large crowds, as coverage noted the politically tense climate and reports of possible U.S.–Iran talks.