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USA Today
6 days ago
- USA Today
At least 69 dead in fire at mall in Iraq, officials say
BAGHDAD, July 17 (Reuters) - A massive fire in a hypermarket in al-Kut city in eastern Iraq has left at least 69 people dead and 11 others missing, the city's health authorities told Reuters on Thursday. Reuters' footage of the aftermath of the overnight fire showed the blackened exterior of "Corniche Hypermarket" building, with rescue teams and security forces still at the site. Videos verified by Reuters showed firefighters spraying water on the blazing building overnight and people climbing from the roof with the help of rescue teams. "We have more bodies that have not been recovered still under fire debris," city official Ali al-Mayahi told Reuters. The cause of the fire was not immediately known, but the province's governor said initial results from an investigation would be announced within 48 hours, the INA state news agency reported. "We have filed lawsuits against the owner of the building and the mall," INA quoted the governor as saying. A lack of safety measures in Iraq has led to large death tolls in fires. In 2023, more than 100 people were killed after a fire swept through a crowded wedding hall in a northern Iraqi town. (Reporting by Aref Mohammed and Ahmed Rasheed in Baghdad, Additional reporting by Mahezabin Yesdhani Syed; Writing by Nayera Abdallah in Dubai; Editing by Bernadette Baum and Ros Russell)
Business Recorder
6 days ago
- Business Recorder
Fire at mall in Iraq leaves at least 60 dead, officials say
BAGHDAD: A massive fire in a hypermarket in al-Kut city in eastern Iraq has left at least 60 people dead and 11 others missing, the city's health authorities and two police sources told Reuters on Thursday. Videos circulating on social media showed flames engulfing a five-storey building in al-Kut overnight as firefighters tried to contain the blaze. Reuters could not independently verify the videos. 'We have compiled a list of 59 victims whose identities have been confirmed, but one body was so badly burned that it has been extremely difficult to identify,' a city health official told Reuters. 'We have more bodies that have not been recovered still under fire debris,' city official Ali al-Mayahi told Reuters. Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and Syria: Pakistanis advised to avoid travel The cause of the fire was not immediately known, but the province's governor said initial results from an investigation would be announced within 48 hours, the state news agency (INA) reported. 'We have filed lawsuits against the owner of the building and the mall,' INA quoted the governor as saying.
Straits Times
6 days ago
- Straits Times
Fire at mall in Iraq leaves at least 60 dead, officials say
Find out what's new on ST website and app. BAGHDAD - A massive fire in a hypermarket in al-Kut city in eastern Iraq has left at least 60 people dead and 11 others missing, the city's health authorities and two police sources told Reuters on Thursday. Videos circulating on social media showed flames engulfing a five-storey building in al-Kut overnight as firefighters tried to contain the blaze. Reuters could not independently verify the videos. "We have compiled a list of 59 victims whose identities have been confirmed, but one body was so badly burned that it has been extremely difficult to identify," a city health official told Reuters. "We have more bodies that have not been recovered still under fire debris," city official Ali al-Mayahi told Reuters. The cause of the fire was not immediately known, but the province's governor said initial results from an investigation would be announced within 48 hours, the state news agency (INA)reported. "We have filed lawsuits against the owner of the building and the mall," INA quoted the governor as saying. REUTERS Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Fatal abuse of Myanmar maid in Bishan: Traffic Police officer sentenced to 10 years' jail Singapore Man charged over manufacturing DIY Kpods at Yishun home; first such case in Singapore Singapore HSA launches anti-vaping checks near 5 institutes of higher learning Singapore Kpod vapes, zombie kids: Why it's time to raise the alarm Singapore Care model to improve trauma outcome in central S'pore fashioned after 'bicycle wheel' Life 11 new entries on Singapore's Bib Gourmand list, including three re-entries at Old Airport Road Singapore 15 under police probe for sharing Singpass credentials used in scams Singapore NEA monitoring E. coli at Sentosa beaches after elevated bacteria levels delay World Aquatics events
