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Fire Erupts at Imam Reza Shrine Complex in Mashhad, Iran, No Damage Reported
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 6 hours ago
What happened
A fire erupted at the Imam Reza shrine complex in Mashhad, Iran, during construction work but was quickly contained without injuries or damage to the tomb. Authorities are investigating the cause. The site is the burial place of former Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, who died in 2026.
- 01Fire broke out at Imam Reza shrine complex in Mashhad during construction work.
- 02Flames started during asphalt processing in the 'Adir' courtyard workshop.
- 03Firefighters quickly contained the blaze, preventing spread to main burial areas.
- 04No injuries or damage to Ali Khamenei's tomb reported.
- 05Authorities have opened an investigation into the fire's cause.
- 06Ali Khamenei was buried there on July 9 after dying in 2026 war attacks.
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