Hundreds of Vehicles Including Tanker Trucks Burn at Afghan-Iran Border

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Hundreds of vehicles carrying gas and oil caught fire in a blaze near the Iran border in western Afghanistan on the 13th, injuring dozens of people.

According to foreign media on the 14th, a large explosion occurred near the customs office in Islam Qala, Herat Province, western Afghanistan, the previous afternoon. Videos and photos posted on social media show massive black smoke clouds rising into the sky above the flames at the fire scene.

The provincial government appealed to Iran and the central government for firefighting equipment due to shortages, and Iran urgently sent 21 ambulances and 20 fire trucks. Spokesperson Farad stated, "The flames have been contained, but about 500 vehicles were burned." A provincial health official said, "Seventeen injured people were transported to hospitals, and the number of victims is expected to increase."

The fire damaged power facilities, cutting off electricity supply to major areas of Herat. Younus Kajizada, head of the Herat Chamber of Commerce, said, "Initial investigations indicate that the damage caused by this fire has exceeded 50 million dollars so far."

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