Kuwait fire: Kuwait offers help to repatriate bodies of Indians
Kuwait fire: Bodies of 45 Indians, three Filipinos identified; Kuwaiti Emir directs military aircraft to help return mortal remains.
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Kuwait fire: Plane carrying bodies of 45 Indians lands in Kerala
The mortal remains of Indians killed in the Kuwait fire were flown to Kerala on a special Indian Air Force plane on Friday. The plane landed in Kochi today.
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Kuwait Fire - 10 things to know with detail
The Kuwait Fire occurred on August 9, 2021, at a residential building in the Salmiya area of Kuwait City.
The fire broke out on the 11th floor of the building and quickly spread to other floors due to strong winds.
The fire department responded to the scene and evacuated the building, ensuring the safety of all residents.
The fire was brought under control after several hours of intense firefighting efforts.
Unfortunately, one person was reported dead as a result of the fire, and several others were injured.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but preliminary reports suggest it may have been sparked by an electrical fault.
The building suffered significant damage, with several floors being completely gutted by the fire.
The Kuwait Fire Department has been praised for their swift response and professional handling of the situation.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of fire safety measures in residential buildings.
The Kuwaiti government has pledged to provide support to the affected residents and investigate the cause of the fire to prevent similar incidents in the future.