Explosions trigger major fire at Baghdad oil refinery

Explosions at the Al-Dora refinery, a major petroleum facility located south of the Iraqi capital, sparked a significant fire on Wednesday. The source of the blasts was not immediately identified, leaving authorities investigating the incident.

Emergency responders mobilized to the site as smoke billowed from the refinery complex. The Al-Dora facility is one of Iraq's largest oil processing centers and plays a critical role in the country's petroleum production and domestic fuel supply.

Iraqi officials have not released casualty figures or damage assessments. The incident marks the latest in a series of security incidents affecting critical infrastructure in Iraq, where refineries and power plants have faced repeated attacks and accidents in recent years.

Investigators were examining whether the explosions resulted from mechanical failure, sabotage, or other causes. The refinery's operational status following the fire remained unknown as firefighting efforts continued.