On the afternoon of the 13th local time, a fire broke out at the largest trade port on the border between Afghanistan and Iran. Hundreds of oil tankers exploded, causing at least 60 injuries and losses of millions of dollars.
The fire broke out after noon on the 13th, devouring many fuel tankers that were parked nearby after crossing the border. Chada, the head of the Herat Chamber of Commerce, said: "At that time, there were about 200 to 300 tankers at the scene. We rescued some of them, but most of them were engulfed by the fire. The fire was so big, within 1 km. No one can approach."
He said: "Preliminary estimates indicate that the loss amounted to millions of dollars. You must wait until the fire is extinguished to make a correct assessment."
Late on the 13th local time, the Islamic Republic of Iran News Agency quoted Hera According to the spokesperson of the governor of Tehran, Farhad, the fire has been brought under control, but about 500 vehicles were burned.
The Afghan energy company DABS stated that the fire caused a power outage in 60% of Herat Province. Before the fire was under control, the Iranian authorities in the immediate vicinity also sent fire trucks and ambulances across the border to fight the fire.
Previously reported that the fire was caused by the explosion of a gas tanker. However, the official said later that the cause of the fire has not been ascertained.
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