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At Least 69 Die as Fire Consumes Newly Opened Shopping Mall in Iraqi City of al-Kut

HeadlineJul 17, 2025

In Iraq, a massive fire broke out at a newly opened mall in the eastern city of al-Kut, killing at least 69 people. The cause of the fire has not been confirmed, but authorities said legal proceedings have been launched against the owners of the building and the mall.

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