Civil Defense teams were able to extinguish a large fire that broke out in palm groves in the western Hamza district, south of Hilla, Al-Mazidiyah village. Civil Defense Media Director Aqil Abdullah said, "Civil defense teams were able to extinguish a large fire that broke out in palm groves in the western Hamza district, south of Hilla, today, Sunday, without any injuries. He added that the police have opened an investigation to determine the causes of the fire." Source: National Iraqi News Agency