Fire traps several people in Erbil residential complex

Several families have been trapped in the building, The New Region has learned. Firefighting teams are on site to bring the fire under control.

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Sulaimani’s Mount Azmar fire brought under control

Director of Sitak subdistrict Ismail Ahmed told The New Region that the blaze was “fully controlled” through the efforts of ten Sulaimani civil defense teams, along with teams from Sitak and Sharbazher, the emergency response unit, forest police, and local volunteers.

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Fire spreads across Sulaimani’s Mount Azmar amid strong winds

Aram Ali, spokesperson for Sulaimani’s civil defense, told The New Region that the fire initially broke out within the boundaries of the villages of Qularash and Khamza before spreading across a large area of Mount Azmar due to strong winds.

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Fuel warehouse blaze injures at least 20 in Sulaimani

The fire was sparked by a tanker on site, which caused an explosion at the fuel storage facility, according to The New Region’s correspondent on site.

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Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with one of Spokane's devastating wildfires

The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office said Aaron F. Farinacci, 37, was arrested and booked on suspicion of first degree arson in connection with the Old Trails Fire, the largest of three blazes burning around Spokane.

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Fire erupts at fuel depot near Erbil

The fire erupted at a fuel storage facility in Erbil province's southwestern Shamamk subdistrict, about 12 kilometers outside the city. The site also includes a gas station and a small refinery, according to the correspondent.

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Sulaimani mountain fire not caused by drone strike: Security source

The source, who requested anonymity, told The New Region that the blaze was not caused by an attack. 

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Erbil records over 150 fires in six months

Most of the fires are attributed to “arson, negligence, and the discarding of cigarette filters,” according to the spokesperson, who also noted that “some farmers also burn crop residue after harvesting.”

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Major fire erupts at Erbil chips factory

At least 20 civil defense teams are currently working to control the blaze.

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