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Kuwait Fire Force: Short Circuit Behind Tragic Mangaf Fire

  • Publish date: Friday، 14 June 2024
Kuwait Fire Force: Short Circuit Behind Tragic Mangaf Fire

A deadly fire in Mangaf, Kuwait, has killed 50 people, including 46 Indian nationals, and injured around 50 others. The fire broke out early Wednesday in an apartment building housing 196 migrant workers.

Kuwait Fire Force: Short Circuit Behind Tragic Mangaf Fire

Key Safety Lapses Revealed

Investigators found several safety violations in the building:

- Gas Cylinders: Approximately two dozen gas cylinders were stored on the ground floor.

- Flammable Materials: Paper, cardboard, and plastic partitions contributed to the rapid spread of the fire.

- Locked Exits: Locked doors to the rooftop prevented escape.

Kuwait Fire Force: Short Circuit Behind Tragic Mangaf Fire

Probable Cause

A short circuit on the ground floor, worsened by gas cylinders, is suspected to have triggered the fire.

Building Code Violations

Modifications to the building's structure hindered firefighters' access and exacerbated the situation.

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