Tragic Fire at Wedding Celebration Claims Over 100 Lives in Iraq
Nineveh Province Bears Witness to Devastating Incident
In a grievous turn of events, a fire erupted at a joyous wedding celebration in the Hamdaniyah district of Nineveh Province, northeastern Iraq, late yesterday evening (September 26), resulting in a staggering loss of life. Reports indicate that at least 100 individuals lost their lives, while an additional 150 were left injured.
The Deputy Governor of Nineveh Province, Hassan al-Allak, informed Reuters that the confirmed death toll currently stands at 113. Iraqi state media, conversely, places the figure at no less than 100 dead and 150 wounded.
The Iraq Civil Defense Office revealed that the incident occurred within the premises of the event, where festive fireworks were being utilized to commemorate the newly married couple. Unfortunately, these sparks ignited and engulfed the entire building in flames.
“We witnessed the fire swiftly consuming the structure. Although some managed to escape in a timely manner, there were individuals who remained trapped inside. Even those who managed to flee suffered injuries,” recounted Imad Yohana, a survivor aged 34.
Video footage shared by Reuters portrays Iraqi firefighters cautiously navigating through the debris once the fire had been extinguished, utilizing torches to meticulously inspect various sections for any remaining casualties.
Both central Iraqi authorities and the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region swiftly collaborated to provide assistance, dispatching fire trucks and medical teams to the scene. Preliminary findings indicate that the ill-fated building was constructed using highly flammable materials, causing its collapse to hasten once the blaze had commenced.
Eyewitnesses revealed that the fire commenced at 10:45 PM local time while hundreds of attendees were immersed in merriment, indulging in food, drinks, and socializing.
Source: Reuters
A fire broke out at a wedding celebration in the Hamdaniyah district. In Nineveh Province, northeastern Iraq, late yesterday evening (September 26), it was reported that at least 100 people died and 150 were injured.
Hassan al-Allak, Deputy Governor of Nineveh Province told Reuters that the confirmed death toll stands at 113, while Iraqi state media put the number at least 100 dead and 150 injured.
The Iraqi Civil Defense Office said that Inside the event, there were fireworks to celebrate the newlyweds. This resulted in sparks spreading and burning the entire building.
“We saw fire spreading from the building. There were those who escaped in time. But some people are stuck inside. Even those who came out were injured,” said Imad Yohana, 34, one of the survivors.
Video from Reuters showed Iraqi firefighters climbing into the rubble after the fire was put out. and using a torch to look at different points to look for dead bodies that might still be stuck inside
Iraqi central officials including the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region They helped move fire trucks and medical teams to the scene of the incident. And from the preliminary information it was found that This building is made of flammable materials. This caused the building to collapse quickly when the fire started.
Eyewitnesses said that the fire started burning in the building at 10:45pm local time. And at the time of the event, hundreds of people were eating, drinking and socializing at the event.
Source: Reuters
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