Kuwait fires: death toll and injuries
dead: 41 people, including many Indians, lost their lives.injury: As a result of this accident, 15 people were taken to the hospital, and 4 people died from injuries.
firefighter: Five firefighters were injured during the rescue operation.
Kuwait fires: causes
Cause of fire: The fire started in the kitchen of the building.
Main causes of death: Most deaths occurred because residents inhaled smoke while they were asleep.
evacuation: A significant number of residents were evacuated.
Fires in Kuwait: Response from authorities and helplines
Indian Embassy related helpline numbers: The Embassy of India in Kuwait has set up an emergency helpline (+965-65505246) for support and updates. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Indian Ambassador Adarsh Swaika expressed condolences and promised support.
Indian Ambassador visits hospital:
Ambassador Swaika visited the site and hospital to ensure adequate support for the injured. Arrest Order: Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousuf Al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior and Minister of Defense ordered the arrest of building owners, managers and company owners responsible for workers.
Safety measures: Authorities have ordered immediate action to address similar safety violations and ensure all safety requirements are met to prevent future accidents.
stop: Engineer Saud Al-Dabbous, director-general of Kuwait’s municipalities, suspended several officials pending an investigation into the incident.
Kuwait fires: eyewitness accounts
Eyewitnesses described the horror of the fire. Flames swept through the building, panicking onlookers. One tragic story involved a resident worker who jumped from the fifth floor and met a tragic end when he crashed into the edge of a balcony.
