Peyrooz Hanachi, the Secretary of the Supreme Council of Urban Planning and Architecture of Iran, states that "there are 256 towers in Tehran for which there is no information available at the Tehran Municipality, and if an incident similar to the Plasco building occurs in one of them for any reason, it will turn into a disaster in Tehran." According to ISNA news agency, Mr. Hanachi mentioned on Wednesday, February 9, that a report is being finalized that indicates the lack of knowledge about the status of these towers in Tehran. He noted that these "256 towers are generally located in northern Tehran and in narrow streets, making it very difficult to provide assistance to them with existing resources." The Secretary of the Supreme Council of Urban Planning and Architecture of Iran added, "The Plasco building had a reasonable resistance to fire, but due to the lack of a fire alarm and extinguishing system in the building, it collapsed. Unfortunately, many existing high-rise buildings have a similar situation to Plasco, and necessary solutions must be considered in this regard." Mr. Hanachi stated that the main problem in this area is the "incomplete implementation of national regulations and building control during the construction process." The famous Plasco building in Tehran, which was a wholesale clothing center, caught fire on January 19 and collapsed after several hours in front of astonished onlookers and journalists' cameras. During this incident, at least 16 firefighters and four citizens were killed, and several others went missing. The warning from the Secretary of the Supreme Council of Urban Planning and Architecture of Iran about the possibility of other incidents similar to Plasco for dozens of towers in Tehran comes at a time when experts and even some officials have been warning for years about a potential disaster in the capital in the event of an earthquake. In this context, the Minister of Interior stated in Parliament: the municipality is obliged to eliminate the dangers of urban buildings. Ghalibaf: I do not apologize for Plasco.
Warning from an Official: No Information Exists on 256 Towers in Tehran
Peyrooz Hanachi warns that 256 towers in Tehran lack safety information, posing a significant risk of disaster similar to the Plasco building collapse. This situation highlights ongoing issues with building regulations and safety in Tehran, raising concerns about potential future tragedies.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Peyrooz Hanachi warned that there are 256 towers in Tehran without safety information, which could lead to disasters similar to the Plasco building collapse. He highlighted the lack of compliance with building regulations as a significant concern.
- The Plasco building collapse resulted in multiple fatalities and highlighted severe safety issues.
- The 256 towers are primarily located in northern Tehran and are difficult to access for emergency services.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Tehran has faced ongoing challenges with urban planning and building safety, particularly in the wake of the Plasco building collapse that killed multiple individuals. The city's infrastructure is under scrutiny as it prepares for potential natural disasters.
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