Kuwait's emergency services take part in spectacular fire drills - in pictures

Fire service, national guard, civil defence and members of the army are put through their paces in multiple scenarios

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

Flames and smoke fill the sky. AFP

The exercise took place at a mock oil field. AFP

Controlled explosions were set off around the site. AFP

Firefighters were put through their paces. AFP

Helicopters were also used during the exercise. EPA

A person is 'rescued' during the drill. AFP

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