Kerala Mourns: 24 Dead in Tragic Kuwait Fire

The fatal fire in Kuwait has claimed the lives of 24 people from Kerala, with seven critically injured. NORKA Roots is aiding in the repatriation of the deceased. The fire broke out in a seven-storey building, claiming 49 lives in total, mostly Indian migrant workers.


PTI | Thiruvananthapuram | Updated: 13-06-2024 13:01 IST | Created: 13-06-2024 13:01 IST
Kerala Mourns: 24 Dead in Tragic Kuwait Fire
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The death toll of Keralites in the Kuwait fire tragedy has tragically risen to 24. According to NORKA Roots, seven seriously injured individuals are currently receiving treatment in various Gulf hospitals.

NORKA, created in 1996 to cater to the needs of non-resident Keralites, confirmed the unfortunate increase in casualties. Initially reported as 12, the number increased to 19 before soaring to 24.

The fire, erupting around 4 am in a Mangaf building, took the lives of 49 foreign workers, mainly Indians. Efforts are in motion for the repatriation of the victims' bodies.

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