Planck Vision Systems: Deadly Fire at Se Gol Vegetable Oil Factory in Neyshabur Causes $2M Damage

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NEWS

On the morning of December 4, 2024, a catastrophic fire broke out at the Se Gol vegetable oil factory in Neyshabur, Khorasan Razavi province. The fire, which started around 8:30 a.m. in the oil extraction unit of the factory, rapidly escalated, resulting in the deaths of at least three workers and injuring another. The injured worker was quickly transported to a local hospital for treatment.

The fire was aggravated by an explosion in one of the oil tanks at the facility, which created additional hazards and made firefighting efforts extremely difficult. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, the fire took over two hours to bring under control. According to Hamid Hosseini, a hospital official, the three fatalities were caused by asphyxiation from toxic smoke, which filled the building during the blaze.

The head of the Neyshabur Fire Department, Abolfazl Asadi, described the scene as “exceptionally challenging” due to the explosion and the dense smoke, which made it difficult for firefighters to access the upper floors of the building and rescue the trapped workers. Authorities have indicated that the fire’s cause is still under investigation, but the explosion in the oil tank is believed to have played a significant role in the rapid spread of the flames.

The estimated property damage caused by the fire is around $2 million, considering the destruction of machinery, the facility itself, and the disruption to production. The fire has not only led to tragic loss of life but also substantial financial damage, which will likely take a long time to recover from.

This tragic event highlights the urgent need for better safety measures in industrial environments. The combination of flammable materials, inadequate safety protocols, and poor early warning systems led to this devastating incident. The fire also underscores the importance of having effective fire detection systems that can identify risks before they escalate into a major disaster.

Planck Vision TNC thermal imaging cameras offer an ideal solution for early fire detection. These advanced systems can detect heat anomalies in the early stages of a fire, long before visible smoke or flames are present. By continuously monitoring temperature changes, Planck Vision TNC cameras provide early warnings that allow for swift intervention, potentially preventing catastrophic fires like the one at the Se Gol factory.

Early fire detection is crucial in reducing property damage, loss of life, and the long-term impact on businesses. Planck Vision TNC thermal imaging cameras can help safeguard workers, assets, and production by detecting abnormal heat conditions before they become a full-blown fire.

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