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Kuwait Fire Force steps up industrial safety enforcement in Jahra
A Kuwait Fire Force officer seals a facility in Jahra Industrial Area due to fire safety violations.
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 11: The General Fire Force, in coordination with multiple government agencies, carried out a comprehensive inspection campaign in the Jahra Industrial Area on Sunday morning. The operation was conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Electricity and Water, the Ministry of Commerce, the Public Authority for Industry, the Environment Public Authority, and the Kuwait Municipality.
The campaign aimed to identify and address violations of safety and fire prevention regulations within industrial facilities and commercial establishments in the area.
Following the inspections, authorities ordered the administrative closure of 28 industrial establishments and shops found to be in serious violation of the required safety standards. Additionally, 46 warnings and official notifications were issued to other facilities that failed to comply with regulations set by the General Fire Force.
The coordinated effort reflects the government’s ongoing commitment to enforcing safety standards and minimizing fire-related risks in industrial zones nationwide.
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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