A massive explosion occurred on Tuesday inside a fuel depot and tanker gathering site at the beginning of Masraba Bridge in the countryside of Damascus, resulting in multiple injuries among those present in the area.
Videos circulating online captured the moment of the explosion, showing intense flames and a towering fireball, prompting people near the site to flee quickly in search of safety.
Local media covering the incident reported that the swift response of firefighting and civil defense teams played a significant role in limiting the damage.
Fire crews managed to prevent the flames from spreading to nearby homes and commercial establishments, helping to reduce material and human losses.
