At least 113 killed, 150 injured in Iraq Wedding Celebration Fire

At least 113 people have been killed and more than 150 injured in a fire that ripped through a wedding celebration in Iraq.

Deputy Governor Hassan al-Allaq confirmed the incident saying the fire started at night in the hall

Najim al-Jubouri, provincial governor cautioned early on Wednesday that there were no final casualty figures yet from the blaze, which suggests the death toll still may rise.

Iraq’s health ministry spokesman Saif al-Badr said all efforts are being made to provide relief to those affected by the accident.

Iraq’s civil defence said initial reports indicated that fireworks used during the celebration may have been the cause of the fire.