A Wedding Turned to Ashes: Tragedy Strikes as Fire Erupts at Qaraqosh Celebration
Haneen and Revan had dreamed of their wedding as a once-in-a-lifetime celebration—surrounded by nearly 900 friends and family members in a grand banquet hall in Qaraqosh. But what began as the happiest night of their lives ended in unimaginable tragedy. As the couple danced, a sudden crackling noise overhead signaled disaster. Within seconds, the nylon ceiling burst into flames, sending sparks raining down on the crowd and triggering a stampede toward the exits.
Chaos unfolded in an instant. Guests screamed and stumbled, many becoming trapped as the fire spread with terrifying speed. Revan managed to pull Haneen to safety, but not before she suffered injuries during the frantic rush to escape.
Earlier that day, Revan’s father had expressed concerns about the use of indoor fireworks. Staff assured him the displays were safe and electric. But when the fire erupted, it became clear there was little in place to stop it—just a single fire extinguisher that proved useless in the face of the growing inferno. By 10:45 p.m., the composite ceiling panels—flammable and banned under safety regulations—had collapsed, plunging the hall into darkness and choking smoke.
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