More than 100 killed as fire engulfs Iraq wedding hall
Initial reports stated about 100 casualties in the fire that engulfed a wedding hall located in a primarily Christian neighborhood in Hamdaniya, Iraq.
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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. (AFP)
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Iraq's prime minister, Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani, on Thursday visited injured patients and the families of victims in northern Iraq days after incident. (REUTERS)
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Earlier, authorities said around 100 people died in the incident, and the death toll is expected to rise further with at least 100 other people still injured, many of them critically burned.(AFP)
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The venue's owners have been accused of violating safety protocols.(REUTERS)
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