The Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy reported on Tuesday that dense smoke emissions were detected from Steam Unit No. (1) at the East Doha Power Generation and Water Desalination Plant during trial operations following comprehensive maintenance.
In an official statement, the Ministry's spokesperson, Engineer Fatima Hayat, confirmed that firefighting teams immediately responded to the incident, with all necessary measures being efficiently implemented by the Ministry.
Hayat emphasized that the incident resulted in no human injuries or material damage, nor did it affect plant operations or electricity production capacity.
Specialized technical teams are currently conducting thorough inspections of the unit to determine the root cause of the incident, Hayat noted.
The Ministry expressed its gratitude to the General Fire Force for their rapid response and professional efforts, while commending plant staff for their exceptional efficiency in containing the situation within record time.
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Alternative Breaking News Version:
Kuwait's utility ministry reported a smoke incident Tuesday at East Doha's dual power/water plant during post-maintenance testing of Unit 1. Spokesperson Fatima Hayat confirmed no casualties or operational disruptions, with fire teams containing the situation promptly. Technical investigations are underway to determine the cause, as officials praised emergency responders and plant staff for their rapid containment efforts.