A massive fire has broken out at an oil storage facility in Nahrawan, a suburb southeast of Baghdad, sending towering flames and dense black smoke into the sky. The blaze, which engulfed tanks containing heavy crude oil—often referred to as "black oil"—was captured in dramatic footage showing intense orange flames and thick, dark plumes billowing from the site.
Emergency crews are responding to the incident, though the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage remain unclear. The proximity to Baghdad has raised concerns about potential environmental and health impacts from the smoke, which could affect nearby residential areas. Authorities have not yet reported any casualties, and an investigation is likely to follow as efforts to contain the inferno continue.