{"id":71290,"date":"2024-06-12T13:08:15","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T13:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/12\/kuwait-building-fire-several-indians-among-41-killed-in-apartment-blaze-kuwait-fire-details\/"},"modified":"2024-06-12T13:08:15","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T13:08:15","slug":"kuwait-building-fire-several-indians-among-41-killed-in-apartment-blaze-kuwait-fire-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/12\/kuwait-building-fire-several-indians-among-41-killed-in-apartment-blaze-kuwait-fire-details\/","title":{"rendered":"Kuwait building fire: Several Indians among 41 killed in apartment blaze – \u200bKuwait fire details\u200b"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u200bKuwait fire details\u200b<\/h2>\n<\/div>\nSeveral Indians were among 41 killed after a fire broke out in a building housing workers in Kuwait’s Mangaf city. The fire started at 6 am local time in a kitchen within the six-storey building, which reportedly housed nearly 160 people, all workers of the same company. Eye witnesses reported that some people jumped from the fifth floor to escape the fire, resulting in fatalities. The building was densely populated, making rescue efforts challenging. Officials noted that 43 people have been hospitalized due to the incident.
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\u200bOfficial responses\u200b<\/h2>\n<\/div>\nPrime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on X, stating, “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.” He also mentioned that the Indian Embassy in Kuwait is actively monitoring the situation and assisting the affected.
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\u200bDiplomatic actions\u200b<\/h2>\n<\/div>\nForeign Minister S Jaishankar confirmed that the Indian ambassador visited the site. He stated, “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.”<\/caption>\n

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\"\u200bEmbassy<\/div>\nThe Indian Embassy in Kuwait has issued a helpline number (+965-65505246) and is providing assistance to those affected. The X handle of Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Adarsh Swaika reported that over 30 Indian workers injured in the fire have been admitted to Al-Adan hospital, with most being in stable condition.
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\u200bPopulation and workforce\u200b<\/h2>\n<\/div>\nIndians constitute 21% (1 million) of Kuwait\u2019s population and 30% (approximately 900,000) of its workforce, highlighting the significant impact of this tragedy on the Indian community in Kuwait.
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\u200bGovernment measures\u200b<\/h2>\n<\/div>\nDeputy Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad al-Yousuf al-Sabah visited the site and ordered the arrest of the building’s owner, criticizing the overcrowding and safety negligence that led to the tragedy. He stated, “Unfortunately, the greed of real estate owners is what leads to these matters.” The fire has been contained, and authorities are investigating its cause.
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