At Least 49, Mostly Indians, Killed As Fire Engulfs Kuwaiti Building, PM Modi Chairs Meeting— IN PICS

Atleast 49 people were killed and over 50 others were injured after a massive fire broke out in a Kuwaiti building housing workers, many of whom were Indians.

Atleast 49 people were killed and over 50 others were injured after a massive fire broke out in a Kuwaiti building housing workers, many of whom were Indians.

At least 49 people, mostly Indians, were killed today after a massive fire broke out in a multi-storey building in Kuwait's Mangaf area in the southern Governate. (Image source: PTI)

Apart from the casualties, more than 50 people also sustained injuries in the tragic fire incident. (Image Source: PTI)

The fire started in the kitchen of one of the floors, but later engulfed the entire building, where around 195 workers lived. (Image Source: PTI)

Following the incident, Ambassador of India to Kuwait, Adarsh Swaika, visited the Jahra Hospital in Kuwait where six Indian workers were admitted. (Image Source: X/@indembkwt)

Swaika also visited the Al-Adan hospital where a few other Indian workers were admitted after sustaining injuries in the fire incident. A helpline number was also put up for the concerned people to provide them updates and assistance.(Image Source: PTI)

EAM Jaishankar expressed his condolences after the incident. "Deeply shocked by the news of the fire incident in Kuwait city. There are reportedly over 40 deaths and over 50 have been hospitalized. Our Ambassador has gone to the camp. We are awaiting further information.Deepest condolences to the families of those who tragically lost their lives. Wish early and full recovery to those who have been injured.Our Embassy will render the fullest assistance to all concerned in this regard," he wrote on X. (Image Source: PTI)

In view of the fire tragedy, PM Narendra Modi chaired a meeting today, which was attended by MEA Jaishankar and MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh. (Image Source: X/@KVSinghMPGonda)

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh will be visiting Kuwait on June 13 to provide assistance to the injured Indians as efforts are underway for the repatriation of the mortal remains. (Image Source: PTI)