On September 26, 2023, a fire broke out at a wedding hall in the Nineveh province of Iraq, killing over 100 people and injuring hundreds more. The fire is believed to have been caused by fireworks that were lit during the celebration.
The wedding hall was located in the Hamdaniya district of Nineveh, a majority Christian town. Over 1,000 people were in attendance at the wedding party when the fire broke out.
Witnesses say that the fire spread quickly through the wedding hall, which was decorated with flammable materials. Many people were trapped inside and were unable to escape.
The fire was eventually extinguished, but the damage was already done. Over 100 people were killed, including the bride and groom. Hundreds more were injured, many of them with serious burns.
The Nineveh wedding tragedy is one of the deadliest fires in Iraq in recent years. It is a reminder of the dangers of using fireworks in enclosed spaces and the importance of fire safety regulations.
The Iraqi government has launched an investigation into the cause of the fire and has promised to provide assistance to the victims and their families.
