At least 100 dead, 150 injured in fire at a wedding hall in Iraq
NBCAPR 2023
The Iraqi government is responsible for the high death toll of this tragic fire. It knew about the lack of safe infrastructure and adequate rescue equipment but did nothing to fix the situation. Corruption and mismanagement are rife in the area, and several similar high-casualty incidents have happened in recent years.
The owners of the wedding venue should be held accountable for their negligence. There was a lack of fire extinguishers and safety measures inside the building, which was covered in highly flammable materials. Those who set off the fireworks should also be met with repercussions. The government is doing all it can.