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Kuwait Fire Force detects safety violations in buildings, issues penalties
Kuwait’s General Fire Force official conducts a fire safety inspection campaign at one of the facilities in Kuwait.
KUWAIT CITY, March 24: The General Fire Force has continued its efforts to monitor safety compliance across various facilities. As part of its ongoing initiative to enhance fire prevention and safety measures, the force conducted an inspection campaign on Sunday morning, targeting several buildings and facilities.
The campaign’s primary objective was to ensure that these buildings met the required safety standards set by the General Fire Force. During the inspections, several violations were identified, leading to the issuance of penalties to the affected facilities and buildings that failed to meet the approved safety regulations.
These inspection campaigns are part of the General Fire Force’s broader commitment to enforcing safety protocols, aiming to reduce risks and protect both lives and property. The force continues to prioritize the implementation of safety measures across the region to ensure a safer environment for all.
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KUWAIT CITY, Aug 13: A security source revealed to a local daily that 10 expatriate workers were found dead across 10 separate incidents in Ahmadi Governorate. According to the source, initial investigations suggest that alcohol poisoning may be the cause of death in all cases.
The Ministry of Interior is reportedly looking into the circumstances surrounding these deaths, as all the victims were expatriates working in the area. Further details on the investigation are awaited.
A file photo of a shop being closed in Kuwait due to fire safety violations.
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 13: The General Fire Force (GFF) conducted a thorough inspection campaign in Shuwaikh Industrial Area 2 on Tuesday evening, in collaboration with key government entities, including the Ministry of Commerce, the Public Authority for Industry, and Kuwait Municipality.
The initiative aimed to identify buildings and facilities that were non-compliant with fire safety and prevention regulations.
As a result of the campaign, 55 industrial establishments and shops were administratively closed for failing to meet the required safety standards. In addition, 83 other establishments were issued notices for not adhering to the General Fire Force’s safety guidelines.
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