32 firefighters fought a major oil refinery fire in Irbil, Iraq, causing $8M in damages and injuring 14, possibly due to an electrical fault, raising safety concerns.

32 firefighters battled a massive fire at an oil refinery in Irbil, Iraq's Kurdish region, causing $8 million in damages and injuring 14 firefighters. The fire, at the Khazir oil refinery, may have been caused by an electrical fault and has raised concerns about safety measures at the facility. This is the latest in a string of fires in Iraq, often fueled by scorching temperatures, unreliable electricity, and lax safety standards.

June 13, 2024
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