Fire in Iran teahouse: at least 11 dead

Fire in Iran teahouse: at least 11 dead

A fire in a teahouse has killed 11 people and injured six in Iran's southwest city of Ahvaz, IRAN daily newspaper reported.

The report on IRAN's Telegram channel said an initial investigation showed the fire was set by a disgruntled former employee who started the blaze using gasoline.

Ahvaz Police Chief Col. Mohammad Safari said the suspect was arrested less than four hours after the incident, the AP reported.

The fire took place at about 1 a.m. local time.

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