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One dead, four injured in fire at Mina Abdullah refinery
A fire at the Mina Abdullah refinery kills one and injures four.
KUWAIT CITY, May 3: The Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) announced on Thursday that a fire at the desulfurization unit of the Mina Abdullah refinery resulted in one fatality and four injuries. According to a statement from KNPC, two of the injured workers were transported to the hospital for medical treatment. The fire, which was contained and extinguished, was described as limited in scope. KNPC did not provide information on whether the incident had impacted production or operations at the refinery.
Alcohol poisoning suspected in deaths of 10 expatriate workers in Ahmadi.
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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