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Kuwait

Photo Caption: Indian envoy in Kuwait Adarsh Swaika visiting Kuwait hospital to meet fire tragedy victims. Photo Courtesy: India in Kuwait X page

Forty-one people, including several Indians, die in Kuwait building fire

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Jun 12, 2024, at 11:38 pm

#Kuwait #KuwaitFire #KuwaitBuildingFire

At least 41 people, mostly Indian nationals, died after a fire broke out at a six-storey building in Kuwait on Wednesday.

The fire also left dozens others injured.

Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad al-Yousuf al-Sabah ordered the arrest of the building’s owner during a visit to the site, reported Al Jazeera.

According to reports, the fire has been brought under control and investigation is currently underway to ascertain the cause of the blaze.

Amb @AdarshSwaika1 visited Jahra Hospital, where 6 workers, understood to be Indians, injured in today's fire incident, have been admitted. They are reportedly stable. Another 6 are expected to be shifted to Jahra hospital today from Mangaf site. pic.twitter.com/PpJnoNAAtG
— India in Kuwait (@indembkwt) June 12, 2024

Indian PM Narendra Modi described the fire tragedy in Kuwait as 'saddening'.

As directed by PM @narendramodi, MoS for External Affairs @KVSinghMPGonda is urgently travelling to Kuwait to oversee assistance to those injured in the fire tragedy and to coordinate with local authorities for early repatriation of mortal remains of those who have died in this…
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 12, 2024

"The fire mishap in Kuwait City is saddening. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their near and dear ones. I pray that the injured recover at the earliest. The Indian Embassy in Kuwait is closely monitoring the situation and working with the authorities there to assist the affected," Modi posted on X.

The fire mishap in Kuwait City is saddening. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their near and dear ones. I pray that the injured recover at the earliest. The Indian Embassy in Kuwait is closely monitoring the situation and working with the authorities there to assist… https://t.co/cb7GHN6gmX
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 12, 2024

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar wrote: " Deeply shocked by the news of the fire incident in Kuwait city. There are reportedly over 40 deaths and over 50 have been hospitalized. Our Ambassador has gone to the camp. We are awaiting further information."

Deeply shocked by the news of the fire incident in Kuwait city. There are reportedly over 40 deaths and over 50 have been hospitalized. Our Ambassador has gone to the camp. We are awaiting further information.

Deepest condolences to the families of those who tragically lost…
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) June 12, 2024

"Deepest condolences to the families of those who tragically lost their lives. Wish early and full recovery to those who have been injured," he said.

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