Shamel 7 fire drills in Kuwait - in pictures

  • 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
  • The exercise aims to train Kuwaiti emergency services to respond to natural disasters and crises. EPA
    The exercise aims to train Kuwaiti emergency services to respond to natural disasters and crises. EPA
  • 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