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Another fire devastates Erbil Market

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Locals inspect the destruction caused by fires at Erbil Market. Credit: Naseem Sadiq.jpg

Another fire has ravaged the public market in the Kurdistan region, resulting in the destruction of millions of dollars' worth of property and merchandise. The incident occurred on Sunday, 5 May, at the Erbil Fortress Market, a popular tourist destination. Naseem Sadiq provides insight into the aftermath of this tragedy, detailing the impact on merchants and the government's response.


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Another fire has ravaged the public market in the Kurdistan region, resulting in the destruction of millions of dollars' worth of property and merchandise. The incident occurred on Sunday, 5 May, at the Erbil Fortress Market, a popular tourist destination. Naseem Sadiq provides insight into the aftermath of this tragedy, detailing the impact on merchants and the government's response.



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