Kuwait Fire Force Handles Three Incidents, Including Two Fires Caused by Falling Missile Debris
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- Kuwait's General Fire Force responded to three unusual incidents early Saturday.
- The incidents were caused by debris falling after air defenses intercepted hostile Iranian missiles and drones.
- The public is urged not to approach or handle debris and to report any findings to emergency services.
Kuwait's General Fire Force (GFF) announced Saturday that emergency teams handled three unusual incidents in the early hours, stemming from debris that fell after air defenses intercepted Iranian missiles and drones. Official spokesman Brigadier General Mohammed Al-Gharib stated that two fires were ignited by falling shrapnel, and a separate operation involved site security measures. Specialized teams were dispatched to secure affected areas. Brigadier General Mohammed Badr cautioned citizens and residents against approaching, handling, or attempting to extinguish fires or objects suspected to be debris. He emphasized reporting such incidents immediately via the emergency hotline (112) for public safety and to allow trained personnel to manage the situations. The statement comes amid heightened regional tensions, prompting increased vigilance from Kuwait's emergency and security services.
citizens and residents not to approach, handle, or attempt to extinguish fires or objects suspected to have been caused by falling debris.
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