50 people were killed in a large fire in the hypermarket in the city of Al-Kuta in the east Iraq, the State News Agency Ina said, referring to the Governor of the Province.
Videos circling social networks show the flame that gripped the five-story in the al-corner overnight, while firefighters were trying to restrain a fire.
| Dozens of casualties reported in Fire at Hypermarket in al-kut, Iraq pic.twitter.com/v73gf8bmy9
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Reuters could not independently check the videos.
The cause of the fire is not known for now, but the governor announced that the initial investigation results will be published within 48 hours, INA said.
“We have filed lawsuits against the owner of the building and the shopping center,” Ista Governor quoted.
(Vijesti.ba)
