Kuwait Fire Force shuts down, warns 146 violating facilities in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh

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Kuwait Fire Force shuts down, warns 146 violating facilities in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh

Administrative closures, notices, and warnings were issued to 146 commercial establishments in the Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh area.

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 5: The Kuwait Fire Force shut down and issued warnings and notifications to up to 146 commercial facilities in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh for non-compliance with safety regulations.

In a statement on Wednesday, KFF said the campaign was carried out under the directives of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousuf Saud Al-Sabah, and under the direct supervision of Acting Chief of the Kuwait Fire Force, Brigadier General Mohammad Al-Qahtani.

The campaign targeted commercial facilities that failed to comply with safety and fire prevention standards set by the force. Brigadier General Al-Qahtani affirmed that KFF will continue conducting such inspection drives as part of its national duty to safeguard lives, protect property, and strengthen community safety and security.