Fire breaks out at ammunition depot in north Baghdad, civil defense responds

BAGHDAD, Iraq — A fire broke out at the Taji military camp north of Baghdad, Iraq's Security Media Cell said on Saturday. Civil defense teams have been deployed to the area and are carrying out extinguishing operations, according to the cell. The Security Media Cell's statement did not specify the cause of the fire and made no mention of an explosion or other details. The Taji camp is among the major military facilities north of Baghdad and is used by the Iraqi army for logistics operations. Security officials said the necessary measures are being taken to bring the incident under control. Civil defense teams are working to prevent the fire from spreading to surrounding areas. Officials added that an investigation and assessment of the incident is ongoing. No further details were immediately available.