Fire in shopping mall in Iraq: 69 dead, 11 missing.

Fire in shopping mall in Iraq: 69 dead, 11 missing.

17.07.2025 19:40

In a fire that broke out in a shopping mall in the city of Kut, located in eastern Iraq, it has been reported that 69 people lost their lives and 11 others are missing. As a result of the incident, a three-day mourning period has been declared in the city.

A fire broke out in a shopping mall in the city of Kut, located in eastern Iraq.

69 DEAD, 11 MISSING

It was reported that 69 people lost their lives during the fire, and 11 others are missing.

CAUSE OF THE FIRE UNKNOWN

The governor of the Vasit region, to which the city of Kut belongs, Mohammed al-Miyahi, stated that they would announce the cause of the fire within 48 hours.

3-DAY MOURNING DECLARED

Meyyahi mentioned that they would file a lawsuit against the owner of the shopping mall and said that a 3-day mourning period has been declared in the city.

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