Photo taken on March 31, 2022 shows a fire at Al-Mubarakiya market in Kuwait City, Kuwait. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)
KUWAIT CITY, March 31 (Xinhua) -- A total of 14 injured on Thursday afternoon as a huge fire broke out at Kuwait's popular Al-Mubarakiya market in Kuwait City, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) said.
The flame started at about 3:20 p.m. local time (1220 GMT) at the market, the Kuwait Fire Force (KFF) said, noting that eight firefighting teams were dealing with the huge fire at the market, and the fire was brought under control.
A firefighter tries to extinguish a fire at Al-Mubarakiya market in Kuwait City, Kuwait, on March 31, 2022.
(Photo by Asad/Xinhua)
The fire firstly broke out in about 20 shops, and then spread to a larger number of shops which contained perfumes and leather, KFF said, adding that the wooden ceiling of the market increased the fire.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, KFF said.
Al-Mubarakiya is a traditional market in Kuwait City. As one of the oldest markets in Kuwait, it features a variety of shops such as dates, honey, spices, sweets, vegetables, fruits, meat, and fish, as well as gold and silver jewelry. ■
