The Gilan Governor’s Office stated that the cause of the fire at the addiction treatment camp was a heater catching fire and the flames spreading to the curtains.
Mohammad Jalaei, the Deputy Governor for Political, Security, and Social Affairs of Gilan, explained the reason and dimensions of this tragic incident in Gilan, stating that the initial investigations showed the cause of the fire was a heater catching fire, which spread to the curtains and eventually led to the entire building catching fire, catching both the residents and the camp officials by surprise.
