An explosion occurred at an Iranian power plant in the port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran that led to a massive fire, local media reported Saturday.
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According to sources, a substation of the city's major power plant went up in flames, causing a power outage in more than a quarter of the city. Smoke from the fire engulfed large parts of Bandar Abbas, but no casualties were reported.
Spokesperson for the local electrical company said the incident was caused by a nearby brushfire and was not the result of malicious intent.
In the past, Iran's electrical infrastructure – which is already outdated – was targeted by activists who oppose the regime. Southern Iran, in particular, has been the center stage of activity by rebel groups from the Ahvaz and Balochistan districts.
Last year, Bandar Abbas was hit by a major cyberattack that paralyzed its port and other facilities. Foreign media outlets reported at the time that the attack was carried out by Israel in retaliation for a serious Iranian attempt to interfere with the Jewish state's water infrastructure system.
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