"At least 100 feared dead at wedding party" in Iraq.

[adam2]

Early reports suggest that it was probably caused by fireworks. The bride and groom are said to be among the victims. Images from the scene suggest structural collapse perhaps caused by bulk fireworks.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-66932327

[kerry davies]

There are videos on other news sites showing a fierce blaze and blaming inflammable construction materials for the scale of disaster. Pre-fire shots show long rows of tables stretching the length of the hall which would make egress a nightmare. The walls and windows look to have gauzey drapes or curtains and smoking would have been risky let alone pyro.

[kerry davies]

Another fatal fire at the Teatre complex of 3 nightclubs in Murcia. Videos make it look like a fierce blaze and early reports claim 13 dead.. 

[kerry davies]

15 hours ago, kerry davies said:

Another fatal fire at the Teatre complex of 3 nightclubs in Murcia. Videos make it look like a fierce blaze and early reports claim 13 dead.. 

Nothing much to be learned from this. The three nightclubs split a single club into three venues and they were refused planning permission and a licence in January 2022. They were then ordered to close last October and have been operating illegally ever since. The council are going to throw the legislative book at them but it shows just how impotent some authorities are to prevent maniacs running venues. 

I suspect that the place is uninsured and that gaining realistic compensation is an unreal expectation.