Fire breaks out at generators and fuel tanker in Karbala

KARBALA, Iraq — A fire broke out on Thursday involving two electrical generators and a diesel fuel transport vehicle near the Elbager shopping center in the al-Amil neighborhood of Karbala, according to local sources. The cause of the fire has not been determined, and the flames spread quickly from the generators to the fuel vehicle. Firefighting teams were dispatched to the scene and began efforts to extinguish the blaze. Crews worked to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby shops and buildings in the area. Officials said the final damage assessment would be determined once firefighting and on-site inspection work is completed. An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing. No casualties or injuries were reported.