Fatal Fire Claims Lives in Kuwait: 41 Dead and Dozens Injured

A devastating fire erupted early this morning in a building housing workers in the southern...

Grace Turner

Published: 2:18 pm June 12, 2024

Updated: 11:55 am October 8, 2025

A devastating fire erupted early this morning in a building housing workers in the southern Mangaf district of Kuwait, resulting in the loss of at least 41 lives. The incident has left dozens injured, according to the Health Ministry.

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The densely populated area, predominantly inhabited by foreign labourers, witnessed the tragic blaze. However, authorities have not yet released information regarding the nationalities of the victims.

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