Fire at Tehran Shopping Center Kills Eight, Injures 36

Summary

A fire at the Argavan Commercial Complex Shopping Center in Andisheh city near Tehran killed eight people and injured 36, with rescue teams deployed to the scene.

Key Points
  • At least eight people were killed in the fire at Argavan Commercial Complex Shopping Center near Tehran.
  • Thirty-six people were injured in the incident.
  • The fire started at 4:40 PM local time and spread due to composite materials used on the building's facade.
  • Rescue teams including trained dogs from the Red Crescent Society of Iran were present at the scene.
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