Tehran, Iran – Iranian state media reported a fire in the Parand area near the Iranian capital. Video footage shows smoke rising above military and strategic sites in the vicinity of the capital.
Firefighting and control efforts
The Barand Fire Department reported that “black smoke seen near the town is from a brush fire on the banks of the Barand River.” The department confirmed that firefighters are on the scene and that “firefighting operations are underway.” Official sources indicated that there have been no injuries. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely, concerned that the fire may spread to nearby infrastructure.
sensitive security context
These incidents come amid escalating tensions in the region. The US military buildup near Iranian territorial waters continues. Furthermore, Israel has raised its alert level in anticipation of a potential escalation. This comes amid indications of a possible joint US-Iranian attack. Emergency teams are continuing their efforts to contain the fire and prevent its spread. Iranian authorities are closely monitoring the situation to ensure it does not affect military and strategic installations in the area.
