Fire incidents in Iraq fall 58 percent as authorities tighten oversight

Iraq’s civil defense on Monday reported a 58 percent decrease in fire incidents this year and announced a coordination meeting to strengthen environmental inspections and follow-up on violations.

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560 fire incidents recorded in Erbil over past six months

The number of incidents in Erbil has decreased compared to the same period last year, though Halabja has seen a marked increase in fires.

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PUK denies involvement of its forces in fire incidents

The PUK’s spokesperson denied allegations that their forces had anything to do with fire incidents that swept through different provinces earlier in the year.

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PKK caused fires in Erbil, Kirkuk, Duhok: Iraqi, Kurdish interior ministries

The Iraqi and Kurdish interior ministries on Monday announced that the PKK had been responsible for the fires in Erbil, Kirkuk, and Duhok marketplaces.

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Fire engulfs Erbil oil refinery, millions lost

A massive fire at an oil refinery on the Erbil-Gwer road caused significant damage, injuries, and the destruction of storage tanks and vehicles, with firefighting efforts lasting over 18 hours until full control was achieved.

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Fire in Najaf causes massive material damage

A massive fire in Najaf's Eden neighborhood engulfs multiple stores, prompting a large-scale emergency response, as officials investigate the cause and plan compensation for affected parties.

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Fire burns down around 150 stores in Kirkuk’s Grand Bazaar

A fire in Kirkuk's historic Grand Bazaar damages shops and warehouses, sparking demands for compensation and government investigation.

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Erbil’s Grand Bazaar catches fire, damages being assessed

A devastating fire engulfs Erbil's historic Grand Bazaar, leaving nearly 370 shops in ruins and prompting investigations into the cause amid ongoing fire safety concerns in the Kurdistan Region.

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Kurdistan Region boosts civil defense amid fires

Recent devastating fires in Kurdistan and other Iraqi provinces underscore the urgent need for enhanced fire safety measures, including training, enforcement of regulations, and the establishment of public safety colleges

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