New Zealand firefighters pay tribute to Iranian counterparts
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 30, IRNA – senior officers and firefighters of Auckland, New Zealand paid tribute to victims of the fire in Tehran Plasco Trade Center which resulted in collapse of the building on Jan 19.
Iran’s embassy in New Zealand announced on Monday that Auckland firefighters attended the commemoration ceremony held for Iranian hero firefighters in New Zealand.
The event was held by the Muslim community in New Zealand.
“Firefighters put themselves at risk to save others and working in such damaged buildings is nothing but sacrifice” an official with New Zealand Fire Department said.
The bodies of 16 firefighters and four citizens were recovered after nine days of intensive search operation.
The iconic Plasco Trade Center in downdown Tehran came down after fire engulfed the top floors of the 17-storey building on January 19. The firefighters were inside the building to rescue people trapped there when it collapsed.
The tragic incident caused deep shock and sorrow among people in Iran and across the world. Many officials from different countries offered their condolences to the Iranian government and people.