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Fire destroys four caravans in Umm Qasr due to electrical short circuit

03.07.2026 15:32 1 min 1 source РУС
al-mirbad.com ARA
Fire destroys four caravans in Umm Qasr due to electrical short circuit
Original source: al-mirbad.com

A fire broke out in Umm Qasr, Iraq, on July 3, 2026, destroying four caravans in the Al-Haddama area. The blaze occurred at a private yard used as a rest area for heavy equipment drivers. Civil defense teams extinguished the fire; initial investigations point to an electrical short circuit. No injuries were reported, and damage was limited to property.

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Fire destroys four caravans in Umm Qasr due to electrical short circuit

03.07.2026 al-mirbad.com ARA Original source

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