At least eight people were killed and 36 others injured in a massive fire that broke out at the Arghavan Shopping Center in Andisheh city, about 30 kilometers west of Tehran, Iran. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Iranian Students News Agency (ISNA), citing Ali Paydaran, head of the Andisheh city fire department. The building contained more than 250 commercial units, and the fire spread rapidly due to flammable materials used on the exterior.

Authorities have ordered the identification and arrest of those responsible, including the property development company linked to the complex. Rescue teams were dispatched quickly after reports of the fire, but the exact cause of the blaze remains unknown.

The investigation into the cause and accountability for the fire is ongoing, as officials work to determine the extent of damage and prevent similar incidents in the future.