Tragic Blaze Claims Lives at New Iraqi Shopping Mall
A catastrophic fire at the Corniche Hypermarket Mall in Kut, Iraq has resulted in numerous fatalities and injuries.
A recent fire that erupted at a newly-opened shopping center in Kut, Iraq, has reportedly left 55 dead and many more injured, with rescuers still searching for missing individuals. The fire broke out on Wednesday night and was eventually brought under control. Local authorities, including regional governor Mohammed al-Miyahi, have described the event as a "tragedy and a calamity," and are planning legal action against the mall’s owners. Eyewitness accounts revealed scenes of chaos with flames consuming multiple floors while firefighters attempted to control the situation. Rescues were conducted, and medical personnel are treating casualties at hospitals in the city, which lies about 160 km southeast of Baghdad. With preliminary investigations into the fire's cause expected within two days, the governor emphasized the need for a thorough review of safety protocols at public facilities.
A catastrophic fire at the Corniche Hypermarket Mall in Kut, Iraq has resulted in numerous fatalities and injuries.
A recent fire that erupted at a newly-opened shopping center in Kut, Iraq, has reportedly left 55 dead and many more injured, with rescuers still searching for missing individuals. The fire broke out on Wednesday night and was eventually brought under control. Local authorities, including regional governor Mohammed al-Miyahi, have described the event as a "tragedy and a calamity," and are planning legal action against the mall’s owners. Eyewitness accounts revealed scenes of chaos with flames consuming multiple floors while firefighters attempted to control the situation. Rescues were conducted, and medical personnel are treating casualties at hospitals in the city, which lies about 160 km southeast of Baghdad. With preliminary investigations into the fire's cause expected within two days, the governor emphasized the need for a thorough review of safety protocols at public facilities.
