Two injured in Hadiya Co-op blaze
KUWAIT: A huge fire broke out at Hadiya Co-op Society yesterday, said security sources, noting that four fire brigades had to be dispatched to the scene to fight the flames and prevent them from spreading further into the main supermarket.
At least two co-op workers were injured and treated by medics onsite, Kuwait Fire Service Directorate (KFSD) said in a statement. Firefighters arrived to the scene shortly after receiving an emergency call at 1:57 pm, and they found out that the fire had started in some dry trees adjacent to the co-op’s building. The flames spread to the building’s exterior lining, some administration offices and a limited part of the main supermarket, KFSD said.
Both the co-op’s staff and customers fled in a stampede to escape the fire that was spreading fast due to wind and inflammable substances like cardboard, according to the security sources. The cause of the fire is not yet known and further investigations are in progress to determine whether it was an act of arson or the result of a short circuit. Meanwhile, the Green Line Group held the Environment Public Authority (EPA) responsible for any possible health problems Hadiya residents might suffer from as a result of inhaling the smoke and toxic fumes resulting from the fire.
20,000 Captagon found
Customs inspectors at Abdaly border outlet discovered 10 bags containing 20,000 Captagon tablets abandoned outside the inspection area. Investigations are underway.
Water supply
Responding to outrage resulting from disconnecting some citizens’ water supply in Ramadan, Minister of Electricity and Water Bakheet AlRasheedi stressed again that Ministry of Electricity and Water (MEW) would never disconnect water or power supplies from subscribers with unpaid bills during Ramadan. Speaking during an annual ghabka held at the diwaniya of engineer Jassar Menawer Al-Jassar in Ishbelia to honor Kuwaiti shooter Turki Falah bin Shouq, Rasheedi said thanks to efforts exerted by MEW personnel, there will be no further blackouts.
Road 306
Minister of Public Works and Minister of State for Municipal Affairs Hossam Al-Roumi yesterday inspected the road between Mina Abdullah and Wafra. The Ministry of Public Works’ (MPW) public relations department said the minister’s visit came in response to complaints by Sabah Al-Ahmed residents concerning trucks driven along road 306, which were reported by MP Al-Humaidi Al-Subaei. The statement added that the roads authority had been urged to find alternative routes for the trucks and protect residents.