The Kuwaiti fire service, national guard, civil defence and members of the army take part in the Shamel 7 fire drill in the Arifjan area, 65km south of Kuwait City. AFP
The Kuwaiti fire service, national guard, civil defence and members of the army take part in the Shamel 7 fire drill in the Arifjan area, 65km south of Kuwait City. AFP
Kuwait Fire Force, national guard, civil defences, Emergency Medical service and members of the army take part in the Shamel-7 exercise in Ahmadi Governorate Arifjan Area south of Kuwait, 20 January 2022. The exercise aims to prepare Kuwaiti emergency services to respond on natural disasters or crisis. EPA / NOUFAL IBRAHIM
Kuwait Fire Force, national guard, civil defences, Emergency Medical service and members of the army take part in the Shamel-7 exercise in Ahmadi Governorate Arifjan Area south of Kuwait, 20 January 2022. The exercise aims to prepare Kuwaiti emergency services to respond on natural disasters or crisis. EPA / NOUFAL IBRAHIM
Flames and smoke fill the sky. AFP
Flames and smoke fill the sky. AFP
The exercise took place at a mock oil field. AFP
The exercise took place at a mock oil field. AFP
Controlled explosions were set off around the site. AFP
Controlled explosions were set off around the site. AFP
Firefighters were put through their paces. AFP
Firefighters were put through their paces. AFP
Helicopters were also used during the exercise. EPA
Helicopters were also used during the exercise. EPA
A person is 'rescued' during the drill. AFP
A person is 'rescued' during the drill. AFP

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