# Large fire erupts at fuel depot near Sulaimaniyah, Iraq

A major fire broke out at a fuel depot near Sulaimaniyah in Iraq's Kurdistan region. Emergency crews are working to contain the blaze, which poses risks of explosions and potential fuel supply disruptions in the area.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/18/large-fire-breaks-out-at-fuel-depot-near-iraqs-sulaimaniyah?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:54:01 +0000