According to reports, over 50 people, including Indians, have been killed after a massive blaze erupted at an apartment in Kuwait. The fire broke out at an apartment in Kuwait's Mangaf town. Among those who were killed in the blaze were Indians. The blaze is said to have erupted at an apartment complex in Kuwait's Southern Ahmadi Governorate. The Indian Ambassador to Kuwait has left for the labour camp where the fire erupted. Meanwhile, the Kuwaiti government ordered the massive demolition of illegal buildings. Multiple videos of the blaze have also gone viral on social media. One video shows firefighters tackling the blaze as black smoke covers the skies. Taking to X, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, "Deepest condolences to the families of those who tragically lost their lives. Wish early and full recovery to those who have been injured." Kuwait Building Fire: Indians Among 41 Killed in Apartment Blaze, Indian Embassy Issues Helpline Number (Watch Videos).
Massive Blaze at Apartment Complex in Mangaf
#BREAKING: 53 people killed and 40 injured in a Mangaf building fire in Kuwait's Southern Ahmadi Governorate. 5 among those killed are Indian. Indian Ambassador to Kuwait has left for the labour camp where fire erupted. Kuwait Govt orders massive demolition of illegal buildings. pic.twitter.com/P08oPG6iPO
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) June 12, 2024
Cause of the Fire Is Unclear
🚨🇰🇼BREAKING: AT LEAST 35 DEAD AFTER BUILDING CATCHES FIRE IN KUWAIT
Firefighters are tackling a blaze in a large apartment complex in the city of Mangaf in southern Kuwait.
The cause of the fire is unclear at present.
Source: Reuters pic.twitter.com/F0BATBfNZR
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) June 12, 2024
Our Embassy Will Render the Fullest Assistance
Deeply shocked by the news of the fire incident in Kuwait city. There are reportedly over 40 deaths and over 50 have been hospitalized. Our Ambassador has gone to the camp. We are awaiting further information.
Deepest condolences to the families of those who tragically lost…
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) June 12, 2024
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