Survivors of a wedding fire in Iraq and mourners held a mass for up to 100 dead.
Grieving mourners attended the ceremony inside the al-Tahera church of the Syrian Catholic Church, where pictures of the dead were placed along the steps. A 55-year-old woman who lost several relatives in the incident. A fire at a wedding that occurred on Tuesday said Both angry and sad to the point that nothing can be described or compared.
Remains of a banquet hall after a fire
Iraqi officials stated that Fireworks were lit in the banquet hall, causing the decorations on the ceiling to ignite and quickly spread throughout the room. which is made from easily flammable materials and cause toxic fumes Nearly 900 guests scrambled to escape the room with only a few doors. In addition to the 100 dead, at least 150 others were injured from burns, smoke inhalation and crushing. The Iraqi Ministry of Interior said in a statement: Fourteen people have been arrested, including the site owner, 10 workers and three people suspected of starting the fireworks. Iraq's prime minister has declared three days of nationwide mourning and will visit the victims today.
The tragedy occurred in Qaraqosh, or Hamdaniyah, the center of Iraq's small Christian community. It is located on the Nineveh Plain near the city of Mosul. Pope Francis The head of the Roman Catholic Church had visited in March. 2021.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency