Iraq wedding fire - in pictures

  • Iraqi Christians mourn next to a coffin for a victim of wedding hall fire, during a mass funeral in Hamdaniya town, northern Iraq. EPA
    Iraqi Christians mourn next to a coffin for a victim of wedding hall fire, during a mass funeral in Hamdaniya town, northern Iraq. EPA
  • Iraqi Christians mourn over a coffin for a victim of wedding hall fire, during a mass funeral in Hamdaniya town, northern Iraq. EPA
    Iraqi Christians mourn over a coffin for a victim of wedding hall fire, during a mass funeral in Hamdaniya town, northern Iraq. EPA
  • Mourners carry a coffin. Reuters
    Mourners carry a coffin. Reuters
  • Revan, the groom, cries next to his father's coffin. EPA
    Revan, the groom, cries next to his father's coffin. EPA
  • A victim lies in a hospital bed. Reuters
    A victim lies in a hospital bed. Reuters
  • Hamid Boutros, 40, one of the survivors. Ismael Adnan for The National
    Hamid Boutros, 40, one of the survivors. Ismael Adnan for The National
  • Daniel Wissam, 13, was admitted to hospital with severe burns to his hands. He survived with his mother and little sister, who are also in hospital. Ismael Adnan for The National
    Daniel Wissam, 13, was admitted to hospital with severe burns to his hands. He survived with his mother and little sister, who are also in hospital. Ismael Adnan for The National
  • Edmond Iyad, 12, also suffered burns in the fire. Ismael Adnan for The National
    Edmond Iyad, 12, also suffered burns in the fire. Ismael Adnan for The National
  • Ishaq Naseer, another young survivor, is recovering at hospital. Ismael Adnan for The National
    Ishaq Naseer, another young survivor, is recovering at hospital. Ismael Adnan for The National
  • A firefighter checks the damage in an event hall in Qaraqosh, also known as Hamdaniyah, after a fire broke out during a wedding. AFP
    A firefighter checks the damage in an event hall in Qaraqosh, also known as Hamdaniyah, after a fire broke out during a wedding. AFP
  • People mourn at the site of the deadly blaze. Reuters
    People mourn at the site of the deadly blaze. Reuters
  • A soldier stands guard at the site. Reuters
    A soldier stands guard at the site. Reuters
  • Governor Najim Al Jubouri and Minister of Interior Abdul Amir Al Shammari visit the site. Reuters
    Governor Najim Al Jubouri and Minister of Interior Abdul Amir Al Shammari visit the site. Reuters
  • Officials walk through the rubble. Reuters
    Officials walk through the rubble. Reuters
  • An Iraqi woman receives medical treatment at a local hospital in Hamdaniya, in Iraq's Nineveh province. EPA
    An Iraqi woman receives medical treatment at a local hospital in Hamdaniya, in Iraq's Nineveh province. EPA
  • A view of the site following the fire. Reuters
    A view of the site following the fire. Reuters
  • A girl suffering with burns lies in hospital. AP
    A girl suffering with burns lies in hospital. AP
  • The site of the fatal fire. AP
    The site of the fatal fire. AP
  • Damage at the site. Reuters
    Damage at the site. Reuters
  • An Iraqi security crew inspects the scene at the wedding hall in Hamdaniya. EPA
    An Iraqi security crew inspects the scene at the wedding hall in Hamdaniya. EPA
  • Ambulances transport people injured in the fire to hospital. Reuters
    Ambulances transport people injured in the fire to hospital. Reuters
  • One of those injured in the fire. Reuters
    One of those injured in the fire. Reuters
  • A man searching through debris after the fire. AFP
    A man searching through debris after the fire. AFP
  • The aftermath of the fire. AFP
    The aftermath of the fire. AFP
  • People gather at the site following the blaze. Reuters
    People gather at the site following the blaze. Reuters
  • An emergency worker searches for survivors. Reuters
    An emergency worker searches for survivors. Reuters
  • Security forces and emergency responders gather around ambulances. Reuters
    Security forces and emergency responders gather around ambulances. Reuters
  • People gather at a hospital for news of loved ones. Reuters
    People gather at a hospital for news of loved ones. Reuters
  • Security forces keep watch next to an ambulance. Reuters
    Security forces keep watch next to an ambulance. Reuters
  • People gather at the site. AP
    People gather at the site. AP
  • A civil defence team member walks through the site. AP
    A civil defence team member walks through the site. AP