At least 41 Indian expatriates were killed in a devastating fire in a multi-storey building in southern Kuwait early on June 12. Foreign workers, predominantly Indians, resided in the building. The fire claimed at least 49 lives and left more than 50 injured, officials reported. (Image: AFP)
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The six-storey building is located in the Mangaf area of Kuwait's southern Ahmadi Governorate. (Image: AFP)
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A government agency for Keralites living outside the state said it had been told by the Indian community in Kuwait that 41 Indians, including 11 from Kerala, had died in the fire. (Image: AFP)
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According to officials, the fire started in a kitchen, spreading rapidly through the building where nearly 200 workers from the same company resided. Most fatalities were caused by smoke inhalation as the residents were asleep when the fire broke out. A significant number of occupants were, however, evacuated. (Image: AFP)
The Kuwaiti Interior Ministry confirmed the death toll at 49, as reported by the Kuwait Times. Major General Eid Al-Owaihan, head of the Interior Ministry’s General Department of Criminal Evidence, stated that the majority of the deceased were Indian nationals from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and northern Indian states, aged between 20 and 50 years. (Image: AFP)
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The Indian Embassy in Kuwait has established an emergency helpline and is actively assisting the affected. "In connection with the tragic fire accident involving Indian workers today, the Embassy has put in place an emergency helpline number: +965-65505246. All concerned are requested to connect over this helpline for updates. Embassy remains committed to render all possible assistance," the Indian mission in Kuwait said in a post on X. (Image:AFP)
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The Tamil Nadu government announced that it was trying to figure out if there were any Tamil casualty. Referring to reports of around 49 deaths, the government stated in an official release that they are actively collecting information regarding the victims of the tragedy. (Image: AFP)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the Kuwait City fire, extending condolences to the bereaved and wishing the injured a speedy recovery. He assured that the Indian Embassy in Kuwait is actively assisting those affected. (Image: AFP)
Under Prime Minister Modi's directive, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh headed to Kuwait to supervise aid for injured Indians in the fire and to expedite the repatriation of deceased individuals. (Image: AFP)
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also conveyed his shock and condolences, stating, "Deeply shocked by the news of the fire incident in Kuwait City. There are reportedly over 40 deaths and over 50 have been hospitalised. Our Ambassador has gone to the camp. We are awaiting further information."
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a review meeting on the fire incident in Kuwait, in New Delhi on June 12. (PTI Photo)
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at the review meeting convened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Kuwait fire incident, in New Delhi on June 12. (PTI Photo)
![The Indian Embassy in Kuwait has established an emergency helpline and is actively assisting the affected. "In connection with the tragic fire accident involving Indian workers today, the Embassy has put in place an emergency helpline number: +965-65505246. All concerned are requested to connect over this helpline for updates. Embassy remains committed to render all possible assistance," the Indian Embassy in Kuwait said in a post on X. (Image:AFP)](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2024/06/20240613022131_Kuwait-Fire-5.jpg "The Indian Embassy in Kuwait has established an emergency helpline and is actively assisting the affected. "In connection with the tragic fire accident involving Indian workers today, the Embassy has put in place an emergency helpline number: +965-65505246. All concerned are requested to connect over this helpline for updates. Embassy remains committed to render all possible assistance," the Indian Embassy in Kuwait said in a post on X. (Image:AFP)")
![External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also conveyed his shock and condolences, stating, "Deeply shocked by the news of the fire incident in Kuwait City. There are reportedly over 40 deaths and over 50 have been hospitalized. Our Ambassador has gone to the camp. We are awaiting further information," External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in a post on X.](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2024/06/20240612071332_Jaishankar_.jpg "External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also conveyed his shock and condolences, stating, "Deeply shocked by the news of the fire incident in Kuwait City. There are reportedly over 40 deaths and over 50 have been hospitalized. Our Ambassador has gone to the camp. We are awaiting further information," External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in a post on X.")
