2021 Baghdad hospital fire
On the night of 24 to 25 April 2021, a fire at the Ibn al-Khatib hospital in Baghdad, Iraq, left at least 82 people dead and 110 others injured. The fire was started by the explosion of oxygen tanks designated for COVID-19 patients. A lack of fire detection and suppression systems contributed to the spread of the fire, and many died as a result of being taken off their ventilators to escape. The disaster led to calls for accountability, and the Minister for Health, Hassan al-Tamimi, was suspended by Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi the following day.
| Date | 24–25 April 2021 |
|---|---|
| Location | Baghdad, Iraq |
| Coordinates | 33°13′27″N 44°30′40″E |
| Type | Fire |
| Deaths | 82 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 110 |
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