Two blazes damage shops in Iraq’s Kirkuk province
Shafaq News- Kirkuk
Two separate fires broke out on Friday in central Kirkuk province, damaging several shops without causing injuries, a Civil Defense source told Shafaq News.
According to the source, the first incident occurred at a commercial complex on Al-Quds Street, where crews quickly contained the blaze before it spread to nearby buildings, while the second erupted at Mars Café in central Kirkuk and was swiftly brought under control.
Authorities are expected to investigate the causes and circumstances of both incidents.
The blaze comes amid a series of fires reported across Iraq since the start of 2026, affecting homes, markets, factories, displacement camps, and government facilities. Although the General Directorate of Civil Defense recorded a 74% nationwide drop in fire incidents in 2025 following tighter safety enforcement, recent outbreaks have still resulted in casualties and property losses.
