UAE offers condolences to victims of Iraq shopping mall fire

The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with Iraq over the victims of a fire that broke out in a shopping mall in the city of Kut, killing and injuring dozens.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the victims and the Iraqi government over this painful loss, wishing a speedy recovery for the injured.

A massive fire in a hypermarket left at least 60 people dead and 11 others missing, the city's health authorities and two police sources told Reuters on Thursday.

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The blaze broke out late Wednesday, reportedly starting on the first floor before rapidly engulfing the Hyper Mall. The cause was not immediately known.

The fire has since been contained, but firefighters were continuing to search for missing victims.

(With inputs from Reuters/AFP)

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Khaleej Times Staff