According to Iran's official news agency IRNA, Robat Karim District Governor Omid Ahmadi provided information regarding the incident.
Ahmadi stated, "The explosion occurred due to a problem in the line supplying natural gas to the turbine. 1 person died and 4 people were injured."

Electricity is generated from natural gas at the Parand Thermal Power Plant, located southwest of the capital, Tehran.
News Source: AA