Unfortunately, there are many incidents of gas cylinder explosions in Tehran, and the main reason for this is the use of unreliable brands and worn-out and substandard equipment. In this article, we will describe some of the most important of these incidents so that it becomes an experience to use gas cylinders in compliance with standards.
Unfortunately, incidents related to the explosion of gas cylinders (whether domestic LPG or other cylinders) have occurred frequently in Tehran and other cities of Iran. These incidents often occur due to carelessness, the use of non-standard and worn-out equipment, and lack of sufficient awareness.
1. Gas cylinder explosion incident in the “Siraf” restaurant (Mehr 1402)
This incident was one of the deadliest and most recent incidents in Tehran. The date of this incident is new
- Date: 14 Mehr 1402
- Location: Siraf Restaurant on Qazvin Street, Tehran
- Probable cause: Gas leakage from the cylinder and its explosion.
- Casualties: According to official reports we have received, the incident claimed the lives of 16 people and the explosion was so strong that part of the building was destroyed.
The most important thing to prevent this incident is to use standard equipment
2. Gas cylinder explosion in a production workshop in Kahrizak (December 1400)
- Date: December 1400
- Location: Kahrizak (suburb of Tehran)
- Probable cause: Gas cylinder explosion in a workshop. At first, they thought that part of the Tehran refinery had caught fire. But this fire had nothing to do with the Tehran Oil Refinery
- Casualties: 4 people were killed and 2 were injured in this incident.
3. Gas cylinder explosion in an industrial unit in Islamshahr (February 1399)
- Date: February 16, 2020
- Location: Islamshahr (suburb of Tehran)
- Probable cause: Gas cylinder explosion in a production workshop. In this workshop, an LPG gas cylinder used for cooking leaked and caused a fire in the workshop.
- Casualties: 7 workers were killed.
4. Multiple explosions in residential homes
Many explosions occur in Tehran and residential areas. It was in August 1404 when a house exploded and caught fire due to burst gas pipes in the northern Janatabad area of Shahriar Square, which was extinguished by the rapid arrival of fire brigades.
The most important factors of the fire
- Using worn and expired cylinders.
- Placing the cylinder near heat sources such as a gas stove.
- Gas leakage due to improper connections.
Main factors and safety warnings:
These accidents usually have several factors in common:
- Non-standard equipment: Be sure to use standard and reliable cylinders with a standard mark such as Clipper, Hayes, and Apache gas cylinders.
- Worn hoses: Be sure to use special gas hoses rather than other hoses. Also, check these hoses every few years to replace them as soon as you notice that they are worn out.
- Incorrect installation: The type of connection and correct fastening of the cylinder to the gas stove or burner is very important
- Ignoring gas leaks: Take the smell of gas seriously. And be sure to check it.
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