At a Glance

• A massive fire broke out in a fuel warehouse in Slemani.
• The incident resulted in 20 injuries due to smoke inhalation, alongside property damage to surrounding homes.
• Civil Defense teams successfully contained the blaze to prevent further spreading.
• Administrative officials have reassured the public that the incident will not trigger a fuel crisis in Sulaymaniyah. 

A large-scale fire that erupted at a major fuel storage facility in Slemani's Tanjaro area, sending massive flames and thick smoke visible across the city and beyond, was successfully brought under control by Tuesday.

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Key Statements and Focus Areas

• Aram Ali, spokesperson for the Slemani Civil Defense Directorate, stated that emergency teams reached the site quickly and managed to surround the perimeter of the fire.
• The storage facility houses 34 large tanks, holding a combined total of 3.2 million liters of gasoline and diesel.
• Due to the extreme intensity of the blaze, nearby gas stations faced immediate threat, prompting authorities to request that citizens evacuate and stay away from the area.

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A Channel8 reporter stated that a bucket of gasoline in an individual's possession ignited the initial fire, triggering a chain of explosions.

Meanwhile, Saman Nadir, director of the Health Directorate's 122 Emergency Center, indicated that medical teams provided immediate first aid to the injured.

According to medical sources, 20 people were treated—most of whom suffered from shortness of breath due to heavy smoke—and zero fatalities were recorded.

FYI

This specific storage facility supplies a major portion of Slemani city's gasoline. At the time of the incident, 30 of its total tanks were fully loaded with fuel.

However, fuel market officials emphasized that the incident will not cause a market shortage, and the subsidized 750-Dinar gasoline will continue to be available in the city uninterrupted.

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