Iraq wedding fire leaves 100 dead, more than 150 injured
- A fire at a wedding hall in northern Iraq resulted in the death of at least 100 people and left 150 others injured, according to authorities.
- The incident occurred on Wednesday, highlighting the devastating impact of the fire on wedding attendees. The exact cause of the fire is currently unknown.
- The tragic event has left a significant number of casualties and has shocked the local community in northern Iraq. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire and prevent similar incidents in the future.
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At least 100 killed as fire engulfs Iraq wedding hall
At least 100 people were killed when a fire ripped through a crowded Iraqi wedding hall, officials said Wednesday, pointing to indoor fireworks as the likely cause for the blaze that sparked a panicked stampede for the exits. More than 150 people were injured by the flames, the choking smoke or in the crush to flee the reception hall, which was reduced to charred debris and piles of twisted furniture under a partially collapsed ceiling. ALSO REA…
Deadly fire at a wedding in Iraq kills at least 100 people
This image made from video shows debris at the site of a fatal fire in the district of Hamdaniya, Nineveh province, Iraq, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. A fire that raced through a hall hosting a Christian wedding in northern Iraq killed multiple people, authorities said Wednesday. Associated Press A fire broke out during a dance between the bride and groom at a wedding in northern Iraq, killing at least 100 people and injuring around 150. There’s …
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