TEHRAN, Sunday, March 8, 2026 (WNP): A series of explosions and fires were reported on a boulevard in Tehran after fuel and petrol runoff from damaged oil facilities ignited following overnight airstrikes attributed to the United States and Israel, according to local media and eyewitness accounts.

The blasts occurred hours after coordinated strikes targeted multiple oil storage depots and fuel facilities in and around the Iranian capital, part of the intensifying conflict between Iran and its adversaries. The attacks triggered massive fires and thick columns of black smoke visible across large parts of the city.

Residents reported that fuel leaking from damaged depots flowed into nearby streets and drainage systems, where it later ignited, sending flames along roadways and causing secondary explosions near urban infrastructure. Fires were seen spreading along parts of a major boulevard as emergency crews attempted to contain the blaze.

Iranian authorities said several oil storage facilities in Tehran and nearby Alborz province had been struck during the overnight bombardment, which sent shockwaves across the capital and lit up the skyline with large fireballs.

The strikes marked one of the most significant attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure since the outbreak of the 2026 Iran war, which has seen escalating exchanges of missiles, drones, and airstrikes across the Middle East.

Officials warned residents to avoid affected areas due to the risk of additional explosions and hazardous smoke. Environmental concerns are also rising after dense clouds of toxic fumes from burning fuel tanks spread over parts of the city, prompting health advisories and calls for residents to remain indoors.

Emergency services and firefighters worked through the night to control the spreading fires, while authorities said fuel supply in the capital would be stabilized through alternative sources as cleanup and damage assessments continue.

The incident underscores the growing danger to civilian infrastructure and densely populated urban areas as the conflict expands, raising fears of further escalation across the region.