nnA catastrophic fire at a newly opened mall in Kut, Iraq killed 61 people, with many still missing. The blaze began when an air conditioner exploded, trapping victims who suffocated in bathrooms. Rescue teams saved over 45 people from the five-story complex. Fourteen bodies remain unidentified due to severe burns. Authorities have launched an investigation into safety failures amid nationwide mourning.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/17/deadly-fire-at-newly-opened-iraq-shopping-centre