Kuwait Fire Force Saves 135 Lives In Mangaf Building Blaze

Kuwait's Fire Force swiftly responded to a recent building fire in Al-Mangaf, rescuing 135 individuals, with 35 brought to safety via ladders amid the intense blaze. Brigadier Mohammad Al-Gharib, the Public Relations Director and Official Spokesman for the Kuwait Fire Force (KFF), highlighted their rapid intervention, extinguishing the flames within ten minutes of arrival.

In an exclusive interview with Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Brigadier Al-Gharib disclosed that the KFF's inspection division had issued over 22,000 penalties in 2023 for safety violations across Kuwait's governorates. Acting KFF Chief Lieutenant General Khaled Abdullah Fahad emphasized the need for increased inspectors to address the growing number of properties and malls. Notably, within 48 hours, 225 non-compliant cases were identified in areas like Al-Mangaf, Mahboula, Khaitan, and Jleeb Al-Shoyoukh.

Tragically, previous incidents in Al-Mangaf resulted in 49 fatalities. In response, authorities expressed condolences to the victims' families and vowed to hold those accountable for safety lapses. Coordination with government entities aims to ensure swift justice for offenders. (KUNA)

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