Firefighting teams contain trucks and waste fire in the Amghara scrapyard.

KUWAIT CITY, June 1: Firefighting teams from Al-Tahrir and Jahra Industrial Centers brought a fire under control on Sunday afternoon involving trucks and waste at the Amghara scrapyard. The fire was extinguished and contained without any reported injuries.

KUWAIT CITY, Jun 1: In a targeted effort to maintain public order and enforce municipal regulations, Kuwait’s Public Cleanliness and Road Occupancy Department in the Ahmadi Governorate has carried out a field campaign resulting in multiple violations and removals.

According to officials, the department issued 8 citations for road occupancy violations in the areas of Al-Sabahiya and Al-Riqqa. As part of the enforcement drive, authorities also removed 7 unauthorized mobile vehicles and 8 electric generators that were occupying public spaces without proper permits.

The campaign is part of ongoing efforts to preserve the aesthetic appearance of residential neighborhoods and ensure public pathways remain safe and accessible. Officials confirmed that inspections will continue in coordination with other departments to deter future violations and maintain compliance with municipal laws.

KUWAIT CITY, Jun 1: A devastating fire broke out in a building in the Al-Reggai area early Sunday, resulting in the deaths of five people and injuries to 15 others, who suffered burns ranging from moderate to severe. Firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control.

Authorities are currently working to confirm the exact number of casualties and to investigate the cause and circumstances surrounding the incident.

According to a source from the fire brigade, the scene bore similarities to the recent Mangaf fire, with some residents leaping from upper floors in an attempt to escape. Three charred bodies were recovered from the site. The General Fire Force released an official statement, confirming that firefighting teams from the Shuwaikh Industrial and Ardiya Centers, along with Search and Rescue units, responded to the fire. It had engulfed two apartments in the building. The teams successfully extinguished the flames and handed the site over to the appropriate authorities. The incident resulted in three confirmed fatalities and multiple injuries, with some victims treated on-site and others transported to nearby hospitals.

The Public Relations and Media Department of the General Fire Force has urged building and property owners to comply with fire safety regulations and ensure that external walkways remain clear of obstructions to safeguard lives and property.