Kuwait city: Fire behavior is expected to be extreme, characterized by rapid uphill runs and wind-driven head fire spread, warned the US Fire Administration late Thursday. The presence of dry, cured annual grasses will support high rates of spread with intense flame lengths, while alignment of slope and wind will further exacerbate fire behavior, creating challenging suppression conditions, the administration said in a press release.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the administration emphasized the urgency of the situation with a stark warning: “Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to LEAVE NOW. The area is lawfully closed to public access.” The administration also issued evacuation warnings, highlighting a potential threat to life and/or property. It advised those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock, to leave immediately.