Baghdad: A large fire broke out in shops in the popular Mureidi market in Sadr City, east of Baghdad, as civil defense teams began to extinguish it.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the fire quickly spread through the market, prompting an urgent response from civil defense teams. Efforts to contain and extinguish the blaze are ongoing, with teams working to prevent further damage and ensure the safety of the area.

Details regarding the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are yet to be confirmed, as authorities continue their operations in the affected area.