In Video.. 'Fire Department': Leaving incense unattended inside a wardrobe may cause a fire

Kuwait officials have warned against leaving burning incense unattended, especially when placed inside a wardrobe, noting that flying sparks reaching clothing could ignite a fire. In an awareness video posted on their social media accounts, the General Fire Department stated that while using incense is part of our customs and traditions and is used daily, it requires caution and attentiveness, and one should avoid leaving the burner lit unattended near clothing or flammable materials. They emphasized that placing a burner inside a wardrobe and leaving it unmonitored could allow sparks to fly and reach clothing, potentially causing a fire, and urged careful handling of incense and ignition sources within the home. They also advised keeping incense and burners out of children’s reach to prevent them from playing with them due to their young age and lack of experience, which could result in injury. The published awareness video did not include statistics on the number of fires caused by the improper use of burners, limiting itself to highlighting the risks of leaving incense burning unattended and stressing the importance of following safety procedures.