💨 Abstract

On July 17, 2025, a devastating fire in Kut, Iraq, resulted in the deaths of at least 61 people in a five-story commercial building. The incident occurred at the Al-Kornish hypermarket, which opened just seven days prior. Decades of people were rescued, and 14 bodies remain unidentified. The cause of the fire is under investigation, with initial results expected within 48 hours.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff