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The fire, which occurred on Wednesday evening, was brought under control. (File photo: Reuters)

Fire at Kuwait’s Burgan oilfield injures four people

Reuters, Dubai

Published: 12 October ,2017: 12:00 AM GST Updated: 20 May ,2020: 10:49 AM GST

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A fire that broke out at a work site at Kuwait's Burgan oilfield has injured four people, Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) said on Thursday.

The fire, which occurred on Wednesday evening, was brought under control, according to a KOC statement reported by state news agency KUNA.

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