No injuries reported

Children’s play booth burns to ashes in Najaf park

NAJAF — A late-night fire on Monday destroyed a children’s play booth in Al-Furat Neighborhood Park, Najaf. The booth, built from sandwich panels, was reduced to ashes.

Local civil defense teams, supported by two fire engines, contained the flames, preventing them from spreading to the park’s zoo and other facilities. No injuries were reported.

“Civil defense teams used two engines to control the fire and ensure it did not spread to other areas of the park,” Ali Tweij, Civil Defense Media Director, told 964media. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire.

Karrar Mawash, director of Najaf Municipality, stated, “Under the direction of the Governor of Najaf, measures will be taken against booths that fail to comply with safety regulations, including a ban on using sandwich panels, neglecting fire-resistant materials, and failing to meet technical specifications. This is essential to avoid similar incidents in the future.”