Kufa: A fire in an orchard and surrounding areas of dry grasses in the Kufa district has caused panic among residents as it burned near their homes. Civil defense teams are working to contain the blaze.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Ali Tawij, a civil defense figure in Najaf, reported that the fire erupted along Al-Issa Road in the Kufa district’s countryside. Civil defense vehicles are facing challenges in extinguishing the fire and preventing its spread, despite moderate winds.