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Iraq shopping mall fire: Three days of mourning declared

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People in the Iraqi city of Al Kut are in mourning, after one of the worst fires in the country’s history. 79 people were killed when a blaze ripped through a shopping mall on Wednesday.

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  • A fire at a shopping mall in Kut, Iraq, has caused multiple fatalities and left families grieving. 5s
  • Some victims could not be identified due to severe burns, and many families have been shattered by the tragedy. 11s
  • Survivors report inadequate safety measures in the mall, including a lack of emergency exits and fire extinguishers. 57s
  • Recent years have seen several deadly fires in Iraq, often linked to negligence and poor enforcement of safety regulations. 1m 14s
  • Authorities have declared three days of mourning and pledged investigations, while families demand accountability. 2m 7s
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