A fire broke out during a wedding celebration in the Iraqi province of Nineveh, killing more than 120 people and injuring another 200.
This was reported by Reuters and Al Arabiya.
According to media reports, the fire engulfed a large event hall after fireworks were set off during the celebration.
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According to preliminary information, the building was constructed of flammable building materials, which contributed to its rapid collapse.
The Iraqi federal authorities sent dozens of ambulances and medical teams to the scene of the fire.
