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BAGHDAD, April 26 (KUNA) -- The fire that broke out in a southern Baghdad
oil pipeline and injured eight Iraqis was the result of an accident, and
firemen have successfully put it out, according to the US Army in a statement
on Saturday.
Last night, an Iraqi security source said unknown militants attacked an oil
pipeline in the area of Jilawiya, north of Hillah, causing a great fire to
erupt, adding that at least eight guards were wounded and that ambulances and
fire fighters rushed to the location.
Meanwhile, a medical source at Museeb Hospital said four of those wounded
were in critical condition.
However, the US Army statement said the bombing was an accident, which was
confirmed by head of operations in Karbala Major General Raed Jawad, who said,
"The fire was an accident caused by maintenance workers."
He added that fire fighters were able to control the fire at 1:30 a.m. this
morning and put it out completely.
The same pipe had been vandalized on June 2007. (end)
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