Fires caused by Israeli strikes on oil reservoirs in Tehran on Saturday were still burning on Sunday, Iran's semi-official Fars News Agency reported Sunday.
Due to the high volume of flammable materials, it was not possible to completely extinguish the fire at the moment, and the existing fuel must be allowed to burn gradually while conditions are managed, Fars said, quoting experts.
Tehran residents were warned to protect themselves against acid and toxic rain following the massive fire.
Iran's Environmental Protection Agency issued a statement saying that the entry of a significant amount of pollutants into Tehran's air following recent U.S. and Israeli attacks on fuel depots has put citizens' respiratory health at risk, state media reported Sunday. The organization urged citizens to avoid unnecessary outdoor activities and stay indoors as much as possible.
Iran's Red Crescent Society also warned that explosions at the tanks have released toxic compounds, including hydrocarbons and sulfur and nitrogen oxides, into the atmosphere, which could become highly dangerous and acidic if it rains, state media reported Sunday.
The Red Crescent added that such rainfall could cause chemical burns to the skin and serious damage to the lungs.
-ABC News' Somayeh Malekian