60 killed in massive fire at Iraq shopping mall, cause unknown

A massive fire at shopping mall in Iraq has reportedly led to multiple deaths, and the initial probe findings will be announced within 48 hours.

Updated on: Jul 17, 2025, 11:58:42 IST

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At least 60 people were killed in a massive fire at a hypermarket in Iraq's Al-Kut city, multiple news agencies reported citing Wasit province governor, Mohammed al-Miyahi, on Thursday.

A massive fire broke out at a shopping mall in Iraq. (Representative)

Unconfirmed viral visuals online showed a big portion of a building on fire, with plumes of smoke coming out.

"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 news agency Reuters. More bodies are being recovered.

The cause of the fire is yet to be known, but initial probe results would be released within two days, Iran's state news agency INA reported.

"We have filed lawsuits against the owner of the building and the mall," INA quoted the governor as saying.

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