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Massive Fire Erupts at Major Oil Refinery in Western Iran
How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jul 10, 2026
What happened
A large fire erupted at an oil refinery in western Iran on July 12, 2026, prompting a major emergency response to contain the blaze and protect nearby facilities.
- 01A massive fire broke out at a major oil refinery in western Iran on July 12, 2026.
- 02Flames and thick smoke were visible from several kilometers away.
- 03Numerous firefighting and rescue teams responded to the scene.
- 04Efforts focused on preventing the fire from reaching fuel tanks and sensitive infrastructure.
- 05The cause of the fire and any casualties have not yet been reported.
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