Eight civil defense teams were deployed, and no casualties have been reported. The cause remains unknown.
The incident comes amid a broader fuel crisis affecting Iraq and neighboring Syria, where recent price hikes triggered protests. The Baniyas refinery in Syria is closed for a three-month overhaul, increasing reliance on imports. The extent of damage at the Kirkuk facility is not yet known, and significant capacity loss could further strain regional fuel supplies.
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