Industrial Explosion

At least 18 people were injured when several industrial sheds exploded at an industrial estate in Tehran on August 4th, with five individuals transported to the hospital. Reporting also states the force of the blast destroyed a nearby Emergency Services station. An emergency services spokesperson stated as rescue and relief operations remain ongoing, the number of casualties may rise. They also reported the deployment of seven ambulances, two bus ambulances, and a command vehicle to the scene. No official reports on potential fatalities have been released yet, a full investigation into the scope of the incident is underway.