Fire at Baghdad's Babylon Hotel Brought Under Control

A fire on the roof of the Babylon Hotel in Baghdad was brought under control after a rapid response by firefighting teams, with no deaths or injuries reported. The blaze caused only material damage, according to security sources. The fire broke out after stocks of kerosene stored on the building’s roof ignited. Fire crews were dispatched to the scene and moved quickly to contain the flames. Civil defense teams later fully extinguished the fire at the hotel. Authorities said they took the necessary precautions at the site and continued their inspections. Officials are still assessing the incident while securing the area. The response prevented the fire from spreading further through the building.