Fire extinguishing system helped avert disaster in downtown Tehran
A fire broke out in a commercial building warehouse in central Tehran, but a quick response from firefighters and an effective fire extinguishing system prevented a major disaster, according to the Tehran Fire and Safety Services Organization.
The fire was reported at 12:38 p.m. in a building located on Amirkabir St., South Nazem ol-Ateba St., said Seyyed Jalal Maleki, the organization’s spokesperson, according to ISNA.
Firefighters from three stations were immediately dispatched to the scene.
The first group of firefighters arrived approximately four minutes after the incident was reported. They found a warehouse, about 50 meters on the fifth floor of a five-story commercial building, ablaze. The warehouse, filled with spare parts and cardboard, was completely on fire.
“Firefighters immediately began their efforts to extinguish the fire and managed to put out the flames within minutes,” Maleki said.
Despite the heavy smoke that filled the air after the fire, a major catastrophe was averted thanks to the warehouse’s fire extinguishing system.
“There have been many incidents where such a fire has spread to several shops or a large part of the building,” Maleki said. “In this case, the presence of an intelligent fire extinguishing system prevented the fire from spreading.”
A local resident also played a part in controlling the fire due to his familiarity with fire extinguishers.
After securing and cleaning the site, the firefighters returned to their stations. The organization’s fire expert has begun an investigation into the cause of the fire.
Mohammad Esmail Tavakoli, head of Tehran’s medical emergency department, said that two emergency ambulances were dispatched to the scene. One person received emergency services on the spot.
The recent fire incident highlights the paramount importance of robust fire safety regulations. Thanks to the swift response of firefighters and the effectiveness of the fire extinguishing system, a major disaster was averted. This incident serves as a powerful reminder of the potential devastating consequences of neglecting fire safety measures. Moving forward, it is crucial that organizations and individuals prioritize the implementation and maintenance of rigorous fire safety protocols to safeguard lives and properties.