What we know so far about the deadly wedding fire in Iraq’s Nineveh
A massive fire has turned a wedding into a tragedy, and authorities say the death toll may still rise.
Iraq has woken up to the news of a huge fire at a wedding celebration that killed at least 100 and injured at least 150. Up-dates are still coming in about the blaze on Tuesday night, which is believed to have been caused by fireworks.
Here's everything we know so far about it: What happened and when?
A fire broke out at a wedding party at an moment hall in Nineveh governorate, northern Iraq.
The fire began at approximately 10:45pm local time (19:45 GMT) on Tuesday.
Dozens have been killed or injured, and the wounded are being treated in hospitals across the country.
Iraqi authorities have ordered an investigation into the fire.
Where did it happen?
The fire occurred in the al-Haitham Hall in the town of Hamdaniya. King88bet
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How many casualties?
Nineveh's Deputy Governor Hassan al-Allaq said at least 100 people have been killed and more than 150 injured. king88bet login alternatif
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What triggered the fire?
Apparently, fireworks were used during the celebration, and that was likely the cause of the fire, according to initial reports by Iraq's civil defence.
Kurdish television news kanal Rudaw aired footage showing fireworks tembakan up from the floor and seting a chandelier aflame. "The entire hall was on fire in seconds," a man injured in the fire at the hospital told Rudaw.
Were the bride and groom among those injured or killed?
It is still unconfirmed whether the couple, Haneen and Rivaan, are among those injured or dead.
"They were about to do a slow dance and then they lit up this thing for the dance which caught fire," an injured woman told Rudaw from a hospital gurney.
How have authorities responded?
Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has ordered an investigation into the fire and asked the country's interior and health ministry officials to provide relief.
