Massive Blaze Engulfs Fuel Depot Near Sulaimaniyah, Iraq
By Editor • August 18, 2026 • 1 min read
A significant fire erupted at a fuel storage facility near Sulaimaniyah in northern Iraq, injuring around 20 individuals, although no fatalities have been reported.
Emergency responders quickly arrived on the scene as the fire, which began shortly before midnight in the Tanjaro area, escalated, leading to multiple explosions.
According to local reports, 34 petrol tankers and four gas-oil tankers were destroyed, with over 3 million litres of fuel consumed by the flames. The Deputy Governor confirmed that the fire is now under control.
Source: www.aljazeera.com
