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Massive Fire Erupts at Erbil Oil Refinery in Iraqi Kurdistan, Injuring Ten

Jun 13, 2024, 01:46 AM

A massive fire erupted at an oil refinery in Erbil, Iraq, on the evening of June 12, 2024. The fire, which began around 8:30 p.m. in a warehouse storing crude oil, has injured at least ten people. The blaze, described as 'out of control', continues to rage, with six civil defense teams actively working to contain it. The incident has drawn significant attention due to its potential impact on the region’s oil production. The fire also affected an asphalt storage facility. The cause of the fire has not yet been established.