Kuwait Fire Force Urges Installation of Gas, Smoke Detectors to Prevent Home Accidents

  • 03/12/2025

Kuwait's General Fire Force is emphasizing preventive safety measures to reduce domestic accidents, urging residents to install gas and smoke detection devices for early leak identification. According to Brigadier General Mohammed Al-Gharib, Director of Public Relations, these detectors serve as effective early warning systems against potential hazards.

Key safety recommendations include:

  • Closing gas cylinder valves after each use

  • Regularly inspecting gas pipes for damage or cracks

  • Storing cylinders away from heat and ignition sources

  • Using fire blankets or appropriate extinguishers

  • Training family members in basic fire response

In case of suspected gas leaks, residents should immediately evacuate, ventilate the area by opening windows and doors, and avoid operating electrical appliances or creating sparks. The Fire Force continues to conduct awareness campaigns while encouraging public cooperation with safety guidelines to protect lives and property from preventable accidents.

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