Kuwaiti firefighters continue to ward off airport fuel tank blaze

2026-03-25 - 15:53

Teams of firefighters continue to attend to a blaze triggered by a drone attack on a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport, the national fire force said on Wednesday, citing it as a collective effort with other state bodies. Firefighters, assisted by teams from the Kuwaiti military and National Guard, are dealing with four fires that erupted at different locations across the airport as a result of falling debris from air defense interceptions, Kuwait Fire Force spokesman Brigadier Mohammad Al-Ghareeb told a media briefing. He went on to say that firefighters have responded to 82 calls related to the ongoing Iranian aggression against Kuwait, including reports of falling debris and “direct” drone attacks, added the spokesman. The official called for “maximum alert” and to steer clear of any potential blazes that could arise from falling debris, given the extreme danger it poses on human lives, citing that hotline 112 is available round the clock for immediate aid. Kuwait’s national aviation regulator said that a drone attack targeted a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport in the wee hours of Wednesday, causing property damage with no reports of casualties. – Kuna