03.02.2026 18:11
A fire broke out in the Jannat Bazaar located in the Jannatabad area of Tehran, the capital of Iran. In the fire, 200 shops were completely reduced to ashes.
In a large fire that broke out in a bazaar in Tehran, the capital of Iran, 200 businesses were completely burned down.
GIANT FIRE IN TEHRAN'S BAZAAR
Tehran Fire Department Spokesperson Jalal Meleki provided information about the incident to the Iranian Workers' News Agency.
Meleki stated, "The fire occurred in a marketplace located at the Niyayesh–Jannatabad Junction. In the first minutes, 5 fire stations were dispatched to the area."
3 THOUSAND SQUARE METERS IN SIZE
Meleki noted that a hangar, approximately 3,000 square meters in size, filled with various stalls and largely constructed of flammable materials, was completely engulfed in flames, and thick smoke was rising from the scene. He mentioned that intervention was initiated from multiple points.
200 SHOPS COMPLETELY BURNED
The Iranian official reported that the fire has been brought under control and stated that 200 shops in the bazaar were completely burned down. Meleki noted that there is still no clear information regarding the number of injured and possible casualties.