At least 60 dead after Iraq shopping centre fire | BBC News

A fire that tore through a five-storey shopping centre in the Iraqi city of Kut has killed at least 60 people, officials said. The fire at the mall, which opened seven days ago, broke out on Wednesday night and has since been brought under control. Firefighters were seen rescuing people from the mall's roof, while state media reported that many are still missing. The regional governor has also declared three days of mourning.