WANA (Aug 17) – This evening, a large warehouse containing significant amounts of petroleum and oil-based materials in Tehran Province caught fire. The incident occurred in the Shahr-e Rey district, south of Tehran, and thick smoke from the blaze could be seen from various parts of the capital’s southern areas.

 

According to the Iranian Fire Department, the fire was reported to emergency line 125 at 6:03 p.m. Local time. Firefighters from seven stations, along with support vehicles and specialized equipment, were immediately dispatched to the scene.

 

Jalal Maleki, spokesperson for Tehran’s Fire and Safety Services, told reporters that the site was a private warehouse that had become fully engulfed in flames. The large quantities of petroleum and oil stored inside fueled the fire, intensifying both the flames and the smoke.

Massive Fire at Oil Storage Facility in Southern Tehran. 17 Aug 2025. Social Media / WANA News Agency

 

Highlighting the challenging conditions, Maleki said: “Firefighters are currently working to control and extinguish the blaze. Given the nature of the materials involved, operations are being carried out with extreme caution.” He added that, so far, no casualties have been reported, though further investigations are underway.

 

The fire department spokesperson stressed that operations are still ongoing and that more details regarding the extent of the incident and the damage caused will be released in the coming hours.

 

Maleki added that firefighters are still working to contain the blaze at the oil and lubricant warehouse on Shahid Rajaee Street in Tehran. The facility covers over 4,000 square meters, and so far no injuries or fatalities have been reported.

 

Further updates and details on this incident will be provided in this report as they become available.