Rubble surrounds the remains of a building following a deadly explosion in the town of Jibrin, in Hama province, central Syria, on July 2, 2025. At least seven people were killed and several others injured on Wednesday in a fuel tanker explosion in the town of Jibrin in Syria's central Hama province, state media reported. The explosion, which occurred when a fuel tanker caught fire, resulted in the deaths of civilians and left an undetermined number of others injured, Syrian state broadcaster al-Ikhbariya reported. (Str/Xinhua)

DAMASCUS, July 2 (Xinhua) -- At least seven people were killed and several others injured on Wednesday in a fuel tanker explosion in the town of Jibrin in Syria's central Hama province, state media reported.

The explosion, which occurred when a fuel tanker caught fire, resulted in the deaths of civilians and left an undetermined number of others injured, Syrian state broadcaster al-Ikhbariya reported.

Emergency response teams, including civil defense and ambulance units, rushed to the scene to assist with the rescue operations and extinguish the blaze.

No immediate cause was given for the fire that triggered the blast. Authorities are investigating the incident.

Separately, a series of explosions were reported near the town of Al Fu'ah in Syria's northwestern Idlib province, reportedly caused by the detonation of an ammunition depot due to high summer temperatures, al-Ikhbariya said in a separate report.

There were no immediate reports of casualties from the Idlib blasts.

Both areas have witnessed varying degrees of instability throughout Syria's years-long conflict, though it remains unclear whether Wednesday's incidents were linked to military activity. ■

A damaged building is seen following a deadly explosion in the town of Jibrin, in Hama province, central Syria, on July 2, 2025. At least seven people were killed and several others injured on Wednesday in a fuel tanker explosion in the town of Jibrin in Syria's central Hama province, state media reported.

The explosion, which occurred when a fuel tanker caught fire, resulted in the deaths of civilians and left an undetermined number of others injured, Syrian state broadcaster al-Ikhbariya reported. (Str/Xinhua)

Residents and emergency workers inspect the destruction left behind after a deadly explosion in the town of Jibrin, in Hama province, central Syria, on July 2, 2025. At least seven people were killed and several others injured on Wednesday in a fuel tanker explosion in the town of Jibrin in Syria's central Hama province, state media reported.

The explosion, which occurred when a fuel tanker caught fire, resulted in the deaths of civilians and left an undetermined number of others injured, Syrian state broadcaster al-Ikhbariya reported. (Str/Xinhua)