Firemen put out fire in Mina Abdullah tire scrap

KUWAIT, March 18 (KUNA) -- Firemen put out a fire that broke out at a used tires scrap at Mina Abdullah early Tuesday, said a fire department official.
Acting Deputy Director General of Kuwait Fire Service Directorate Colonel Jamal Al-Belaihees told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) the fire was extinguished by personnel of four fire stations, adding that the fire zone had been isolated from a neighboring used tires area to prevent the blaze from spreading further.
The fire spread 300 square meters, he said, noting that the firemen continued to completely control the blaze by burying the burnt tires, in cooperation with Kuwait Municipality personnel.
Regarding recent increase in used tires' fires, he said Directorate officials had met with Al-Ahmadi Governor to discuss the issue, including removing and cleaning used tires stored areas in Mina Abdullah. The Colonel also called on all citizens and residents to follow the directions of firemen for their own safety.(end) am.afh.ag KUNA 181136 Mar 14NNNN