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Saturday, April 26, 2025
Fire at Iranian port has intensified, may spread, state media reports
TEHRAN, Iran — A large fire sparked by a deadly explosion at Iran’s port of Shahid Rajaee has intensified and could spread, state media reports.
“The intensity of the fire in Shahid Rajaee Port has increased, and it is possible that the fire could spread to other areas and containers,” the broadcaster says of the blaze, which has been burning for around 10 hours.
????????⚡- Fire continues to rage at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, south Iran.
Even at this hour, Iranian emergency forces are fighting the flames and trying to control the fire. The Iranian agency is reporting 6 missing people in addition to the dead and injured.#Iran pic.twitter.com/AqAbixXE3a
— Abhimanyu Manjhi (@AbhimanyuManjh5) April 26, 2025
Schools and offices near the port have been closed, state television says.
The Times of Israel Community.