Over 100 Dead, 150 Injured in Tragic Fire at Wedding Reception
A tragic fire at a wedding reception in Hamdaniya, a district in Iraq’s northern Nineveh province, has claimed the lives of over 100 people and injured 150 more, sparking an outpouring of global condolences. The fire, which engulfed the hall in mere seconds, was reportedly ignited by indoor fireworks set off prior to the bride and groom’s first dance. Footage aired by Kurdish news outlet Rudaw depicted the indoor ignition of fireworks that subsequently set …