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Firefighters contain a house fire caused by gas leak; one person injured

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30/09/2025

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30/09/2025

Firefighters contain a house fire caused by gas leak; one person injured
Kuwait firefighters assess the scene after their quick action contained a house fire caused by a cooking gas leak.

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 30:  A house fire caused by a cooking gas leak was swiftly brought under control by firefighting teams in the Mansouriya area on Monday evening, preventing further damage and ensuring the safety of residents.

Teams from the Al Shaheed and Al Hilali Fire Centers responded promptly to the scene following an explosion that ignited the blaze. Firefighters immediately evacuated the house to secure the area and then launched a full-scale firefighting operation to extinguish the flames.

The coordinated efforts led to the successful containment of the fire. One individual sustained injuries in the incident and was handed over to the competent authorities for medical attention and further procedures.