A massive explosion has rocked the hydrocarbon refinery in Iran’s Birjand special economic zone, with the fire now engulfing all 18 reservoirs in the refinery, Iran-based IRNA News reported. Rescue teams have temporarily withdrawn from the spot due to the constant threat of further explosions. No casualties have been reported in the incident.

Governor Ali Fazeli said, “The fire has spread to all 18 reservoirs of the Birjand economic special zone’s refinery, and the intensity of the flames has increased.” He stated that three of the reservoirs have already exploded and the fire has spread to all remaining storage units.