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Two killed, 20 injured in Karbala fire

BAGHDAD, July 12 (KUNA) -- Fire broke out at two petrol stations in Karbala, southern Baghdad, which resulted in two casualties and 20 injured people, police said Tuesday.
The first petrol station was in Al-Qadesia neighborhood and the other in Karbala's city center, a police source told KUNA.
The source added that investigation was underway to determine causes of the fire, which also led to huge explosions at both stations.
According to the same source, synchronization of the two incidents backed possibility of a terrorist attack. (end) ahh.hb KUNA 130043 Jul 11NNNN