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18-07-2025
A devastating fire broke out at a shopping centre in Kut, Iraq, killing at least 61 people and leaving many missing. The blaze occurred on Wednesday night at the Corniche Hypermarket, a five-storey mall that opened just a week ago. The cause of the fire is unknown, but officials have promised an investigation and legal action against the mall's owner. The incident has sparked widespread grief and outrage, with the regional governor declaring three days of mourning.
Entities: Iraq, Kut, Corniche Hypermarket, Mohammed al-Miyahi, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-07-2025
A devastating fire broke out at a newly opened shopping mall in al-Kut, Iraq, killing at least 61 people, mostly due to suffocation. The fire occurred on July 17, 2025, in a five-story building containing a restaurant and supermarket. The cause is under investigation, with the provincial governor announcing legal cases against the building and mall owners. The incident has raised concerns about poor building standards in Iraq, which have contributed to similar tragic fires in the past.
Entities: al-Kut, Iraq, Wasit province, Iraqi Interior Ministry, Mohammed al-Mayyeh • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-07-2025
A devastating fire broke out at the Corniche Hypermarket Mall, a five-storey shopping centre in Kut, eastern Iraq, resulting in 61 deaths and numerous missing persons. The mall had recently opened, and an investigation into the cause is underway. Provincial governor Mohammed al Mayyeh has declared three days of mourning and initiated legal proceedings against the mall's owners.
Entities: Corniche Hypermarket Mall, Kut, Iraq, Mohammed al Mayyeh, Mohammad Shia al Sudani • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
