Dozens feared dead after fire rips through shopping mall in Iraq

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(LONDON) — A fire overnight at a shopping mall in Iraq has killed dozens of people in the city of Kut, authorities said.

Early reports say that as many as 60 people have been killed with dozens more reported missing in the eastern Iraqi city.

The cause of the fire is not immediately known.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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