A devastating fire at a wedding hall in Iraq has resulted in the tragic loss of more than 113 lives and left approximately 150 individuals injured.

 

"A devastating fire at a wedding hall in Iraq has resulted in the tragic loss of more than 113 lives and left approximately 150 individuals injured."

    "A tragic fire occurred at an event hall in Al-Hamdaniyah, northern Iraq, during a wedding ceremony, leading to over 100 fatalities and injuring more than 150 people. Nineveh Deputy Governor Hassan al-Allaq confirmed 113 deaths, while state media reported at least 100 fatalities along with 150 injuries."

    "A large events hall in northeastern Iraq was consumed by a fire that began when fireworks were set off during a celebratory event, according to local civil defense officials as reported by state media. Eyewitnesses described a harrowing scene, with survivors like Imad Yohana recounting flames engulfing the hall. Some people escaped, but others were trapped inside. Initial investigations indicate that the building was constructed with highly flammable materials, which played a significant role in its rapid collapse, as per state media reports."

    "Following the tragic incident, ambulances and medical teams were promptly sent to the scene, with support coming from both federal Iraqi authorities and Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, as confirmed in official statements. Additionally, individuals were observed near a refrigerated truck containing multiple black body bags. Civil defense authorities noted the existence of highly flammable prefabricated panels within the event hall, which violated safety standards."