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Explosion Reported Near Shiraz, Iran

Reports emerged of an explosion in the mountainous region near Shiraz, a city in southern Iran, with footage showing a plume of smoke rising from a hillside overlooking the area. The incident occurred in an industrial zone, where a workshop for filling and producing liquefied gas cylinders caught fire, leading to the blast. According to Iranian state media, firefighters were dispatched to the scene and quickly brought the fire under control, with the surrounding area evacuated as a precaution. Initial reports indicate nine people were injured in the explosions, with two requiring hospitalization. Investigations into the cause of the fire are underway.