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In a fire that occurred in the Mangaf area of Ahmadi Governorate in southern Kuwait, 39 people have lost their lives and many others have been injured.

Axar.az reports that the Ministry of Information of Kuwait has released this information.

"In the fire that broke out in two buildings in the Mangaf area, 35 people lost their lives, and 15 injured were taken to the hospital. Despite intervention, 4 of the injured passed away, while 11 people were successfully rescued," the statement said.

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At least 49 people died in a fire in a residential building in the city of Mankaf.

This was reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the country.

The fire is extinguished.