At least eight people have died and 40 more have been injured after a huge fire broke out at a shopping centre in Iran. The blaze engulfed the Arghavan shopping centre in Andisheh town, Tehran, sending a massive plume of smoke into the air.
Local fire officials stated that flammable cladding on the building caused the flames to spread rapidly. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. Panicked bystanders were seen gathered outside as the fire raged on.
There is no indication that the fire is linked to the ongoing conflict in the region. Fire crews have been working to contain the blaze and prevent further casualties.
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