October 22, 2026 01:32 am (IST)
Baghdad hospital fire
21 people killed in fire at hospital for Covid-19 patients in Baghdad: Reports
Cairo/Sputnik: A fire broke out at a hospital for treating coronavirus patients in Baghdad, leaving 21 people dead and 40 more injured, news portal Baghdad Al Youm reported citing sources.
The blaze was reportedly caused by the explosion of an oxygen cylinder.
The news portal added that the number of casualties could increase.
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