A fire erupted on Wednesday afternoon in the Pardis area, located near Tehran, according to reports from Iranian state media. The reports include video footage showing smoke rising from the area, close to military and strategic installations in the country. Authorities are actively monitoring the situation as the fire poses potential risks due to its proximity to sensitive sites.

The Iranian media have indicated that the black smoke observed near the city of Pardis is a result of burning reeds along the bank of a river. Local fire services are on the scene, and fire suppression efforts are underway to contain the blaze. Despite the fire’s location near strategic facilities, authorities seem to suggest that the situation is being managed effectively without significant threats to surrounding infrastructure.

This incident occurs amidst ongoing concerns regarding security and safety around military installations in Iran. As the fire is being addressed, it raises questions about the management of environmental risks in regions near sensitive sites, and the response of local emergency services to emergencies occurring in close proximity to critical infrastructure.