KUWAIT: The Public Relations Department at the Kuwait Fire Force (KFF) was able to extinguish a fire in Khaitan. Various injuries were reported on Monday. The central command sent fire squads from Jaleeb, Sabhan and Farwaniya stations to the scene.

The fire started on the 13th floor of a 14 storey building with thick smoke billowing from the building. Firefighters were able to evacuate the building and combat the fire. The injured residents were sent to the hospital for treatment.