Fire devours agricultural areas in southern Hillah

A large fire devoured agricultural lands in Al-Shomali district, south of Hillah, without injuries. Civil Defense Media Director Aqil Abdullah said, "A fire broke out in palm groves in the Al-Shomali district, south of Hillah, on Thursday evening, causing only material damage. He added that the police have opened an investigation to determine the causes of the fire. Source: National Iraqi News Agency