Newspaper: 11 dead, 6 injured in fire in southwest Iran
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The official IRAN daily newspaper reports that a fire in a teahouse has killed 11 people and injured six in the southwest city of Ahvaz — and authorities suspect arson.
The Tuesday report on IRAN's Telegram channel said an initial investigation showed the fire was set by a disgruntled former employee who started the blaze using gasoline.
Ahvaz Police Chief Col. Mohammad Safari said the suspect was arrested less than four hours after the incident.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The fire took place at about 1 a.m. local time.