At least 92 killed in coronavirus hospital fire in Iraq

CGTN

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The death toll in Iraq’s coronavirus hospital fire has risen to 92 after some wounded people died from severe burns, state news agency INA and health officials said on Tuesday.

More than 100 others were injured in the blaze, which an investigation showed began when sparks from faulty wiring spread to an oxygen tank that then exploded. Medics say the building had no fire alarms or sprinklers. Funerals were held for some of the victims.

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Source(s): Reuters