BORUJEN, IRAN – A massive explosion occurred on a major gas pipeline in the city of Borujen in southwestern Iran, as reported by Iranian media early Wednesday. The blast, which impacted Line 65 of the main gas pipeline, could be heard up to approximately 60 kilometers away from the incident’s site.
According to Iranian state television, the city’s governor, Fattah Karami, stated that the incident is likely caused by an explosion in the high-pressure national gas pipeline. Karami also mentioned that the pipe connection between Borujen, Lorestan, and Khuzestan affected by the explosion has been closed, and rescue and firefighting teams have been deployed at the scene.
The Iranian channel “Khabar” cited a security source who expressed concerns that the fire will continue to expand as long as there is gas in the pipeline, and emphasized the uncertainty surrounding the nature of the event, whether it was an intentional act or an accidental incident.
The cause of the explosion is currently unknown, but the incident has raised concerns about the safety and security of Iran’s gas pipelines. The potential impact on gas supply and the ongoing efforts to stop the fire and assess the damage are also key points of interest.
In light of the lack of clarity regarding the nature of the explosion, further investigations and expert analysis will be crucial in determining the cause and implications of this significant event. The safety of the gas pipeline network and the potential factors contributing to such incidents will likely be subjected to scrutiny both domestically and internationally.