Iraq launches investigation into Baghdad hospital fire that killed 82

• Hospital officials and those responsible for Ibn al-Khatib's maintenance are also under investigation, according to Kadhimi, who declared three days of national mourning.

What they're saying: "I say it frankly, the incident is a violation of the Iraqi national security, and it is a setback in every sense of the word," Kadhimi said in a statement.

• "We must not let such events go unnoticed."

The big picture: "Iraq's healthcare system, already ruined by decades of sanctions, war and neglect, has been stretched during the coronavirus crisis," Reuters noted.

• The hospital provides care for severe COVID-19 patients, per AP.
• For the past four days, the country has recorded more than 8,000 new coronavirus cases a day — the highest daily counts since the pandemic began.

Editor's note: This article has been updated with new details throughout.