Kuwaiti Ministry of Health confirmed on Monday that a minor fire in an electrical room at a building affiliated with Al-Jahra Hospital was swiftly contained, with no injuries or casualties reported.

The ministry said in a statement carried by Kuwait news agency (KUNA) that the safety system triggered fire sprinklers automatically, the emergency plan was activated, and nearby patients were evacuated as a precaution.

The ministry praised the swift and professional response of Kuwait Fire Force (KFF), Ministry of Interior, medical staff, and all supporting agencies involved in handling the incident.