Poldokhtar County witnessed a widespread fire at Oxin Refinery Company located in the Sarab Hammam Industrial Park. This incident, which occurred at 16:20 on Friday, sparked a wave of concern in the area. Thanks to the relentless efforts of firefighting and rescue forces, the raging flames were contained after 7 grueling hours.
Safety in Question
Mohammad Azizi, the governor of Poldokhtar, announced the containment of the fire and pointed to the dangerous conditions of this industrial unit. He emphasized that the lack of adherence to safety principles and the presence of flammable materials in the factory set the stage for this incident. Although fortunately no casualties were reported, the extent of financial damage and the exact cause of the incident are still under investigation.
Efforts to Prevent Reignition
Firefighting and rescue forces remain on site to secure and patch up the area to prevent the fire from reigniting. The governor of Poldokhtar assured that all efforts are underway to thoroughly investigate the cause of the incident and prevent the recurrence of such events.
This fire at Oxin Refinery Company, which produces machinery oil products, serves as a wake-up call for adhering to safety standards in similar industries. Local officials and rescue forces, through dedication and cooperation, managed to prevent this incident from becoming a larger disaster, but there is a strong need for enhanced safety measures in the region's industrial units.
