KUWAIT CITY, Aug 4: A minor fire that broke out early Monday morning in an electrical room at a building affiliated with Jahra Hospital was swiftly brought under control, according to the Ministry of Health. Officials confirmed that no injuries or casualties were reported.

In an official statement, the ministry said the hospital's safety systems responded immediately, with automatic fire sprinklers activating and the emergency response plan promptly implemented. Several patients in nearby areas were evacuated as a precautionary measure.

Minister of Information and Acting Minister of Health, Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, along with the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health, visited the site to oversee the situation firsthand.

The Ministry praised the swift and professional response of the General Fire Force, the Ministry of Interior, healthcare staff, and all supporting agencies, highlighting their coordination under established safety protocols.

The fire, which originated from electrical cables in the women’s observation room, resulted in smoke spreading through the air conditioning vents of the main building of the new Jahra Hospital. Firefighters from the Jahra and Industrial Fire Centers successfully extinguished the blaze.

The Ministry assured the public that any updates concerning service availability or further developments will be announced through official channels and extended its best wishes for everyone’s health and safety.