Fire breaks out at power plant in Iraq’s Maysan province VIDEO

A fire erupted at the Al-Kahla gas-fired power plant in Maysan province, southern Iraq, authorities confirmed.

Details surrounding the incident, including the cause of the blaze and whether there were any casualties, have not yet been disclosed, INews reports.

Emergency teams are reportedly on the scene, but official updates remain limited.

The Al-Kahla power plant is a critical energy facility in southern Iraq, operating on gas supplied from the Halfaya and Bazarkan fields. It plays a key role in providing electricity to the region.

By Vafa Guliyeva