The Governor of the Iraqi city of El-Kut Muhammad Dzhemil Meiyakhi announced the death of 50 people as a result of a fire in the Hypermarket shopping center.
In an interview with the State Information Agency, the Governor said that the tragedy claimed 50 people.
Meiyakhi noted that a lawsuit will be filed against the owner of the shopping center, and the reasons for the fire will become known within 48 hours.
The governor also announced a three -day mourning in the city.