Large fire breaks out at fuel depot near Iraq’s Sulaimaniyah
Summary
A large fire broke out at a fuel storage depot near Sulaimaniyah city in northern Iraq, injuring about 20 people with minor injuries. The fire destroyed dozens of fuel tankers and was brought under control by local emergency teams, but the cause is still unknown.Key Facts
- The fire occurred just before midnight at a warehouse in the Tanjaro area near Sulaimaniyah.
- About 20 people were injured, mostly with minor injuries; two burn cases were reported, with one hospitalised.
- The blaze destroyed 34 petrol tankers and 4 gas-oil tankers, burning over 3 million litres of fuel.
- Several explosions happened as the fire spread through the facility.
- Civil defense teams from Sulaimaniyah led the firefighting, with Erbil teams ready to assist if needed.
- The fire has been brought under control.
- No deaths have been reported.
- Authorities have not yet released a full damage report or explained the fire’s cause.
- Officials say the fire is not expected to increase fuel prices in the region.
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