According to reports, a fire broke out in a workers' accommodation building in Mangaf, southern Kuwait, early on Wednesday, killing at least 41 workers, including several from India.
The building housed about 160 employees of the company. The incident happened at 6 a.m. local time (3 a.m. GMT), Maj. Gen. Eid Rashid Hamad said.
Prime Minister Modi offered his heartfelt condolences and expressed his deep grief over the tragedy. In a tweet, he wrote, “Sadly witnessed by the fire incident in Kuwait city. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray for a speedy recovery for those injured. The Indian Embassy in Kuwait is closely monitoring the situation and is working with the authorities on the ground to provide assistance to those affected.”
The fire incident in Kuwait City is saddening. Our hearts go out to those who have lost loved ones. We pray for a speedy recovery for those injured. The Indian Embassy in Kuwait is closely monitoring the situation and is working with local authorities to provide assistance… https://t.co/cb7GHN6gmX
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 12, 2024
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar expressed his condolences on his social media account X (formerly Twitter). He posted: “Deeply shocked by the news of the fire incident in Kuwait City. Reports indicate that over 40 people have died and over 50 are hospitalised. The Ambassador has reached the camp. We are awaiting further information. My deepest condolences go to the families of those who tragically lost their lives. I pray for a speedy and complete recovery for those injured. The Embassy will provide maximum assistance to all concerned in this regard.”
“We are deeply shocked by the news of the fire in Kuwait City. Reports indicate that over 40 people are dead and over 50 are hospitalized. The Ambassador has traveled to the camp. We are awaiting further information.”
Our hearts go out to the families of those tragically lost.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) June 12, 2024
Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Adarsh ​​Suwaika visited Farwaniya Hospital in Kuwait City where several Indian workers injured in Wednesday's fire incident are being treated.
Amb. translation: The Embassy visited the tragic fire scene in Mangaf to assess the situation. The Embassy is in constant contact with relevant Kuwaiti law enforcement, fire and health authorities for necessary measures and emergency medical treatment. pic.twitter.com/hwTLcqX5Bp
— India in Kuwait (@indembkwt) June 12, 2024
Ahmadi provincial authorities said the fire broke out in the kitchen of a six-storey building in Mangaf district.
