A wave of fires has recently swept through the region of Erbil, Kurdistan, signaling a concerning trend in Iraq. The Iraqi Civil Defense reported a massive fire in a residential complex under construction, with firefighting teams aided by aircraft in extinguishing the blaze. Another fire also erupted in agricultural areas, causing significant material losses.
On Thursday evening, a fire in a crude oil warehouse resulted in 14 injuries as the Civil Defense worked to contain the situation. The rise in temperatures has led to fires in hospitals, warehouses, and stores across the country, highlighting the urgent need for fire safety measures.
This alarming trend is not new to Iraq, with past incidents like a tragic fire at a wedding party and fatal fires in COVID-19 hospitals. The recent incidents serve as a stark reminder of the importance of fire prevention and emergency preparedness in the country.