Burning building in Dajeej Kuwait

Yeah this is a fire happened two days back...see the article from arabtimes

The fire which destroyed about 50 shops selling furniture, curtains and upholstery in a two-storey building in Dajeej Wednesday evening was reportedly caused by a billboard, reports Al-Anba daily quoting security sources.

The sources said the loss is estimated to be in the range of KD 2 million adding most of the shops that went up in flames were furniture stores.

A report compiled by the Fire Services Directorate say the main cause of the mishap was short circuit in the billboard. The report added the fire burned the top side of the billboard and soon spread to one of the shops in the complex before razing everything to the ground. The sources explained the fire-fighting operation continued until 6:00 in the morning Thursday when the fire was completely brought under control after more than 12 hours.

About 100 firemen took part in the operation and six of them who sustained minor injuries while combating the fire were treated on the spot.

Initially it was reported the fire which could be seen from the airport and afar, was brought under control in two-and-a-half hours, and was declared completely out after five hours.