During the evening hours of February 14, a significant event transpired in the central region of Iran, more precisely in the city of Borujen, where the main gas pipeline experienced a substantial explosion. This was no ordinary incident, but rather a violent inferno that swiftly followed the initial blast, as reported by the notable Iranian news agency, Mehr.
In this age of social media, the terrifying incident was quickly captured on video and widely disseminated across various platforms. A host of Iranian bloggers who closely observed the footage were quick to affirm that the incident was indeed a gas pipeline explosion and not merely an explosion caused by a technical malfunction or error.
The news agency went on to describe the incident in detail, stating, “The dreadful explosion was accompanied by a fire that broke out on the country’s principal gas pipeline, identified as Line 65. This catastrophic event unfolded between the Halwai Pass and the Beldaji Highway, both located in the city of Borujen. As of now, we have received no reports of any casualties resulting from this incident.”
The Mayor of Borujen, Fatah Karemi, has publicly acknowledged the incident, noting the impact it has had on the region’s gas supply. He confirmed that the gas supply from Borujen to the other regions of Iran has been temporarily halted as a result of the explosion. He also reported that rescue teams and fire brigades have been deployed and are currently at the scene, working tirelessly to mitigate the situation.
