Asian woman killed in Salmiya flat fire | kuwaittimes

Asian woman killed in Salmiya flat fire

October 24, 2016 | 10:53 p.m EDT

KUWAIT: Kuwait Fire Service Directorate said an Asian woman died while two others including a child were injured in a fire in a Salmiya flat yesterday. The woman was rushed to hospital, but died of smoke inhalation.

The directorate said a call was received at 11:15 am about the blaze, prompting Salmiya, south Salmiya and technical rescue centers to respond.

Firemen rescued people trapped inside the apartment because of the thick smoke. Investigations are underway to find out the cause of the fire.

By Hanan Al-Saadoun

October 24, 2016 10:53 PM

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