Iraq fire: At least 93 killed in blaze at wedding party in Qaraqosh

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1970-01-01 08:00

Witnesses and officials say the fire was sparked by fireworks set off inside the hall in Qaraqosh.

At least 93 people have died and 101 others are injured after a fire broke out during a wedding in Iraq's biggest Christian town on Tuesday night.

Hundreds were celebrating at a banqueting hall in Qaraqosh, in Nineveh province, when the tragedy happened.

Witnesses and civil defence officials...