Crisis Averted: Rapid Response Quells Homs Refinery Fire

Firefighting teams successfully controlled a fire at Syria's Homs refinery gas department. The situation has been managed, and cooling operations are underway, state media reported.

A potentially dangerous fire was swiftly brought under control by firefighting teams and civil defense forces at the gas department of Syria's Homs refinery.

State media reported that the blaze, which ignited early Tuesday, has been extinguished.

Cooling operations are ongoing as authorities ensure the site's safety.

(With inputs from agencies.)