Abadan: A fire broke out Thursday at a polymer production facility in the southwestern Iranian city of Abadan, according to state media. The blaze erupted around 5 p.m. local time (13:30 GMT) at the facility, as reported by the state news agency IRNA.

According to Anadolu Agency, firefighting teams were dispatched to the scene to contain and extinguish the fire. Fortunately, there have been no reports of casualties or injuries, and the cause of the fire remains unclear at this time.

Footage circulated by local media depicted thick columns of black smoke emanating from the site. Local sources indicated that firefighting crews were continuing their efforts to bring the fire under control.