Fire Force: Handled 8,282 Reports in First Half of 2026
Official spokesperson confirms teams responded to thousands of reports and urges citizens to prioritize safety
Translated by Qiyas from سرمد — Original source
The official spokesperson for the General Fireforce, Brigadier General Mohammed Al-Gharib, confirmed on Thursday that fire and rescue teams responded to 8,282 calls out of a total of 8,751 across all governorates of the country during the first half of 2026.
Speaking to KUNA, Brigadier General Al-Gharib stated that the calls included 3,171 rescue requests, 2,545 “good Samaritan” calls, 2,159 fire reports, 819 general service calls, and 57 other incidents.
He added that the total number of fire reports reached 2,159, distributed as follows: 629 fires in residential areas, 314 in non-residential areas, 432 in road transport, and 778 in other areas, in addition to five aviation incidents and one land transport incident.
He clarified that the total number of rescue calls handled by fire teams and other agencies amounted to 3,432, with the majority occurring in Al-Ahmadi Governorate.
On the awareness front, Brigadier General Al-Gharib emphasized the importance of adhering to safety and fire prevention regulations, noting that “electrical short circuits were among the most common causes of fires during the aforementioned period.”
He called on citizens and residents to carry out regular maintenance of electrical wiring and connections, to rely on specialized technicians, and to avoid overloading sockets and electrical connections or using connections and devices that do not comply with safety standards.
He stressed the necessity of not leaving electrical appliances and equipment unattended, disconnecting the power supply from unused devices, and taking seriously any signs of electrical faults, burning odors, or smoke emission.
He noted that compliance with safety and prevention measures directly contributes to reducing the occurrence of fires and protecting lives and property, urging people to promptly contact the relevant authorities in the event of any emergency.
He highlighted the importance of providing smoke detectors and fire extinguishers in homes and facilities, ensuring their validity and easy accessibility, and familiarizing family members and employees with their use. He affirmed that the presence of early warning and firefighting equipment can help detect fires early and limit their spread before the arrival of fire teams.
Al-Gharib warned against leaving children alone near electrical sources, flames, or hot appliances, and against storing flammable materials near heat sources. He urged the proper storage of gas cylinders and chemical substances in well-ventilated areas away from children’s reach.
