In brief
The local governor has declared three days of mourning for the victims.
A massive fire erupted at a shopping mall in the eastern Iraqi city of Kut late Wednesday night, resulting in numerous fatalities, including children. According to local officials, the inferno broke out around 11 p.m. and quickly spread, causing chaos and destruction. Mohammad Jamil Al-Mayahy, the governor of Wasit Province, announced a period of three days of mourning to honor those who lost their lives in this tragic incident. As authorities continue to assess the situation, this story is still unfolding, with many families in mourning over their loved ones.
