Iraq's shopping centre fire leaves 61 dead, many missing

A fire that tore through a five-storey shopping centre in the eastern Iraqi city of Kut has left at least 61 dead, local officials said.

The blaze at the mall, which opened seven days ago, broke out on Wednesday night and has since been brought under control.

Videos posted on social media showed firefighters rescuing people from the mall's roof, but state media reported that many were still missing. read more