Brigadier General Mohammed Al-Gharib, Director of Public Relations and Media at the General Fire Force (GFF), revealed that firefighters responded to 1,304 fire incidents in residential and non-residential areas across all governorates during the first half of 2025.

Key Statistics:

• Total incidents handled: 1,648 fire accidents

• Rescue operations: 3,532

• False alarms (goodwill reports): 2,538

• Fatalities (drowning/recovery cases): 18 (14 handled by GFF, 4 referred to other authorities)

Governorate Breakdown (Top Fire Incidents):

1. Hawalli: 215 reports

2. Mubarak Al-Kabeer: 202

3. Ahmadi: 195

4. Farwaniya: 183

5. Capital Governorate: 171

6. Jahra: 147

Leading Causes of Fires:

• Electrical overload: 118 incidents

• Children playing with flammable materials/heat sources: 169

• Intentional/semi-intentional fires: 159

Operational Readiness & Safety Measures

Brig. Gen. Al-Gharib emphasized the GFF’s proactive and integrated emergency response plan, which enabled rapid containment of incidents while ensuring public safety. He praised the force’s high operational efficiency and adherence to global firefighting and rescue standards.

Public Awareness & Safety Warnings

The official urged community cooperation by following safety guidelines, including:
✅ Immediate reporting of emergencies
✅ Regular checks of electrical wiring
❌ Avoiding overloading sockets or using damaged cables

He warned that electrical faults remain a major fire hazard, especially in summer due to increased power grid strain from high AC usage.