At least 69 killed in Iraq shopping mall fire
(VOVWORLD) - At least 69 people have been killed after a fire broke out at a shopping mall in Al-Kut city in Wasit province, Iraq, on Wednesday, according to the official INA news agency.
Wasit governor, Mohammed al-Miyahi, told the media that local authorities have now filed a lawsuit against the shopping mall and the owner of the building.
Videos shared across social media platforms showed the five-storey building engulfed in flames overnight, as firefighters battled to bring the blaze under control.
The cause is under investigation. Governor al-Miyahi said that preliminary findings will be released within 48 hours.