The explosion of a residential house in the Mollah Hosseini neighborhood of Jafarabad, Kermanshah, on the evening of Tuesday, November 4, turned into a humanitarian disaster, resulting in 18 casualties. Mehdi Fattahian, the director of crisis management at the Kermanshah governorate, stated: "After the explosion, 12 firefighters with 4 emergency vehicles were dispatched to the site and arrived approximately 9 minutes later."
Widespread Damage and Rescue Efforts
Initial investigations revealed that one residential unit was completely destroyed, and more than 8 other residential units sustained serious damage. Fattahian added: "Search and rescue teams from the Red Crescent quickly arrived at the scene, and emergency forces along with water, electricity, and gas service providers were working to address the situation of the injured and manage conditions on-site."
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Details of the Injured and Fatalities
According to reports, the incident left 14 injured, 10 of whom were transferred to medical centers. Unfortunately, a man who was taken to the hospital lost his life, and 9 other injured individuals are receiving treatment, with their overall condition reported as stable. Additionally, during the debris removal operation, the bodies of one woman and two men were recovered from under the rubble.
The director of crisis management in Kermanshah explained the initial cause of the incident: "This explosion occurred simultaneously with the drilling operations by the water and sewage company for sewer pipe installation and the bulldozer hitting a gas pipe." He emphasized that the precise details and technical aspects of the incident should be investigated and announced by expert authorities.
Fattahian further stated: "Rescue forces are still present at the site, and investigations are ongoing to ensure no individuals are trapped under the rubble and to assess the safety of adjacent buildings." Fortunately, based on neighbors' statements, the possibility of another person being buried under the rubble has not been raised, but operations will continue.
He also noted: "Water and electricity in the neighborhood are connected, and responsible agencies are taking necessary actions to manage the consequences of the incident and continue providing services to residents."
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