Fire Under Control at Abu Fatira Central Market

15/05/2026

KUWAIT CITY, May 15: Firefighting teams from the Kuwait Fire Force brought a blaze under control at a central market in the western Abu Fatira industrial area on Friday afternoon, authorities confirmed.

According to officials, firefighting stations responded to the incident and immediately began operations to contain the fire and prevent its spread within the market premises.

Firefighters managed to bring the situation under control after coordinated efforts at the scene, successfully limiting the damage caused by the blaze.

Authorities confirmed that no significant injuries were reported in the incident, while cooling operations and safety checks were carried out following the containment of the fire.

The cause of the fire has not yet been disclosed, and relevant authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.