BAGHDAD, Jul 19 (NNN-NINA) – A series of explosions occurred yesterday, at an ammunition depot of the Iraqi Popular Mobilisation Forces, near the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.
A statement by the paramilitary forces said that, the first explosion occurred at 7:00 p.m. local time (1600 GMT), at logistical support depots of the 42nd Hashd Shaabi Brigade, in the Yusufiyah area, south of Baghdad.
The statement said that, the incident did not cause human casualties, stressing that a committee was formed to investigate the reasons behind the incident.
It added that, rescue and medical teams and fire engines were at the scene.
An Interior Ministry source said that, the fire, which followed the first explosion, detonated a series of blasts and lasted for several hours until the civil defence team put it out.
He said, it was not immediately clear what caused the explosions, whether due to an accident or an attack by unknown aircraft.– NNN-NINA
