BAGHDAD — Five members of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) sustained minor injuries Saturday after a stockpile of damaged ammunition exploded at one of the group’s facilities in Baghdad, sparking a fire that was later brought under control.The PMF said in a statement that the explosion occurred at a facility east of the Army Canal in the Iraqi capital.The blast triggered a fire at the site before emergency teams managed to contain it, the group said, confirming that five of its personnel suffered minor injuries.Specialized teams have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the explosion, with the findings to be announced once the inquiry is completed.Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi ordered an immediate investigation into the incident and called for its swift completion, according to the Security Media Cell.He also directed relevant authorities to strengthen safety and security measures at ammunition storage facilities to prevent similar incidents.
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