Belarus extends condolences on Plasco tragedy
Moscow, Jan 20, IRNA – Belarus President, Alexander Lukashenko, has condoled President Hassan Rouhani on martyrdom of a number of Iranian firefighters in the January 19 blaze and collapse of Tehran's Plasco Trade Center.
Lukashenko's message, a copy of which was made available to IRNA Moscow office on Friday, also voiced sympathy with the bereaved families of the victims and Iranian nation at large.
Meanwhile, Belaurs Minister of Emergency Situations, Vladimir Vashchenko, in another message expressed sympathy to the relatives of the victims. 'The news that a number of Iranian citizens, including firefighters, turned victims of the collapse of a building in Tehran is very saddening. I extend my sincere condolences and sympathy of the collection of Belarus Ministry of Emergency Situations to relatives and associates of the victims.'
Based on the reports available, the Thursday morning fire and collapse of Tehran's high-rise, which was more than 55 years old, martyred more than 20 firefighters and injured a large number of others. Operations still continue to rescue those trapped under debris and rubble.