MoI: Fire at correctional facility leaves several police personnel, workers injured

KUWAIT, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- Several police personnel and workers were injured on Sunday in a fire that broke out at the General Department of Correctional Institutions (GDCI) building in the Sulaibiya area.
In a press statement, the Ministry of Interior said that it had received a report through the operations room about the fire, prompting the immediate response of the competent authorities. The ministry noted that firefighting teams from the Kuwait Fire Force and emergency medical services dealt with the incident in accordance with established procedures.
The injured were transported to the hospital to receive the necessary medical care, and their health conditions remain under follow-up, the ministry added.
It affirmed that the relevant authorities have launched an investigation to determine the causes of the fire and to take the necessary legal measures. (end) ahk.aa