Clarification on the Circumstances of Agricultural Land Fires in Nineveh and Denial of Criminal Suspicions

Competent security authorities have resolved the ongoing controversy surrounding the series of fires that recently swept through vast agricultural areas in Nineveh Province. Official investigations confirmed the absence of any terrorist or subversive motives behind these incidents, explaining that they primarily resulted from incorrect practices by some farmers who intentionally burned crop residues to prepare the lands for the upcoming season, leading the fires to spread out of control due to weather conditions. In this regard, the authorities have issued strict directives banning these practices to prevent further material losses and ensure the safety of properties and neighboring villages.