KUWAIT CITY, Aug 5: Firefighting teams from Al Hilali, Al Madinah, Al Shaheed, Al Salmiya, and Al Isnad fire stations successfully contained a fire that broke out Monday afternoon in a building under construction in the Dasman area.

The fire, which originated in wooden materials on the upper floors, spread quickly but was brought under control without any injuries reported. The building is located near the Kuwait Towers in Kuwait City, and emergency teams responded swiftly to prevent further damage. Firefighting authorities confirmed that the blaze was fully extinguished and that investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire.

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 4: In a wide-scale field campaign, emergency teams from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry have seized more than 10,000 counterfeit products and ordered the closure of 13 shops found in violation of commercial laws and regulations.

The crackdown targeted shops across multiple governorates, focusing on the sale and distribution of fake goods.

In a statement published on its official Twitter account, the Ministry confirmed that its emergency teams will continue to carry out similar field campaigns to combat commercial fraud and protect consumer rights.

Authorities reiterated their commitment to upholding market integrity and warned businesses against dealing in counterfeit merchandise.

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 4: Three expatriate workers lost their lives on Sunday following a tragic explosion of a water tank in the Mina Abdullah area. According to a security source, preliminary investigations suggest that the workers were cleaning the tank using chemical substances when a chemical reaction—likely triggered by high temperatures—led to the fatal explosion.

Emergency police and ambulance teams responded promptly to the scene, and a forensic investigation team was dispatched to examine the site and prepare a detailed incident report. Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the exact cause of the explosion and whether any safety violations contributed to the incident