Fire at mall near Tehran kills eight, dozens injured

At least eight people were killed and 36 injured in a fire at a shopping centre in Andisheh, west of Tehran, on Tuesday, May 5, according to Iranian media, as authorities ordered an investigation into the incident. The fire broke out at the Arghavan shopping centre in the city of Andisheh, with videos broadcast by Iranian outlets showing large flames and thick smoke engulfing parts of the building. Casualty figures reported by local media said at least eight people died and 36 were wounded, though officials have not yet released a detailed breakdown of the victims or their conditions. Iran’s state broadcaster said authorities have issued orders to identify and detain those responsible for the incident, including the building’s developer, as part of an official investigation into possible negligence or safety violations. Emergency response teams were deployed to the scene, according to state media reports, though no official statement has been issued on how the fire started or how long it took to bring it under control. Fires in commercial and residential buildings in Iran have previously raised concerns about construction standards and enforcement of safety regulations, particularly in rapidly expanding urban areas. The cause of the blaze remains unclear, and authorities have yet to provide further details, but the launch of an investigation signals potential scrutiny of building safety and accountability following one of the deadliest fires reported in the Tehran area in recent months. The post Fire at mall near Tehran kills eight, dozens injured appeared first on Khaama Press.