Deadly Mosque Fire in Tehran (moved from ATSNN), page 1

posted on Feb, 14 2005 @ 11:16 AM

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A fire has engulfed a mosque in Tehran, Iran killing at least 35 and injuring at least 200. The mosque was crowded with worshippers celebrating a major Shi'ite festival.

Yahoo! News
TEHRAN, Iran - At least 35 worshippers were killed and more than 200 others injured when a fire broke out a mosque in central Tehran, state-run television reported late Monday.

The fire, sparked by a malfunctioning power circuit, started as hundreds of worshippers were performing evening prayers in the Arg Mosque, the television report said.

The official Islamic Republic News Agency said a long sheet of cloth segregating men from women caught fire and then quickly spread throughout the mosque.

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At this time it appears to be just an accident, but that has not been confirmed by any independent media organizations.

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Hellmutt

posted on Feb, 14 2005 @ 02:09 PM

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From: TehranTimes: Dozens killed in Ark Mosque inferno

At least 40 people have been killed in a fire that raged through a crowded mosque in the capital Tehran on Monday.

It is thought that the blaze could have been caused by a heater brought inside the mosque to protect worshippers from the bitter cold.

Reports suggest a tarpaulin roof in the women's section caught fire and the flames soon spread.

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marg6043

posted on Feb, 14 2005 @ 02:17 PM

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Well it is indeed a tragic accident, I for a moment though that perhaps US was targeting some areas in there after all.

Well that is a tragedy.

Kinja

posted on Feb, 14 2005 @ 02:24 PM

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Direct message from God.