Blaze Erupts in Amghara; Three Rescued from Sinking Boat in Kuwait

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Saturday, July 19, 2025

18/07/2025

KUWAIT CITY, July 18: The General Fire Force announced that seven firefighting teams have been deployed to tackle a large blaze that broke out this afternoon at a timber warehouse within the Amghara Scrap Yard. Firefighters are working diligently to control the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to nearby areas.

In addition to firefighting units, security forces and emergency medical teams also responded to the scene to support the ongoing operation.

Earlier in the day, the Shuwaikh Fire and Marine Rescue Center intervened in a separate incident involving a boat that sank near Shuwaikh Port. Rescue teams successfully saved all three individuals on board.