New Delhi: At least 41 Indians were charred to death after a major fire broke out at a building in Kuwait housing workers. The fire started in a kitchen in the six-storey building in Mangaf area in Kuwait’s southern Ahmadi Governorate in the early hours of Wednesday. The building reportedly had nearly 160 people living in it, who are workers of the same company.
Several videos of the fire have been circulating on social media. One clip captured the building engulfed in thick plumes of smoke, while another showed black smoke rising into the sky, portraying the gravity of the situation. Firefighters were seen bravely deploying multiple fire extinguishers to battle the flames in another video.
Director General of the Forensic Department Maj Gen Eid Al-Owaihan said the death toll has exceeded 35, with 15 injured individuals admitted to hospitals, four of whom later died, English language daily Arab Times reported. He said that the majority of the deceased were Indian nationals, with ages ranging between 20 and 50 years, the paper added.
Sources said that five fire fighters sustained injuries during the rescue operation, Most deaths were due to smoke inhalation while residents were sleeping, and a significant number of occupants were evacuated, it added.
“In connection with the tragic fire-accident involving Indian workers today, Embassy has put in place an emergency helpline number: +965-65505246. All concerned are requested to connect over this helpline for updates. Embassy remains committed to render all possible assistance,” the Indian Embassy in Kuwait said in a post on X.
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