Images of a massive fire in the Talabiyya area, located east of Baghdad, have been released, showing flames blazing in residential and commercial areas of the area.
According to initial reports and images posted on social media, the fire started on the morning of Monday, November 17, 2025, and thick smoke has filled the sky in the region.
Iraqi civil defense forces have been dispatched to the scene to extinguish the fire, but no details have been released yet on the extent of the damage, the causes of the incident, or possible casualties.
Local sources reported hearing small explosions in the area, which may have been caused by gas cylinders or flammable materialsIt is worth noting that investigations are still ongoing to determine the exact cause of the fire.
