The Bahraini Ministry of Interior issued an urgent statement to citizens and residents in the areas of Al Hidd, Arad, Jalali, and Samaheej, urging them to remain indoors and ensure all windows and ventilation openings are tightly closed as a precautionary measure to minimize exposure to smoke from a fire currently being battled by emergency response teams. This statement reflects the authorities' commitment to protecting public health during the ongoing firefighting operations in the affected area.

The ministry clarified that the guidance is strictly precautionary and aims to reduce any direct contact with potentially harmful smoke particles emphasizing the importance of full compliance from residents particularly while firefighting teams continue their intensive efforts to contain and extinguish the blaze as quickly as possible and restore normal conditions in a safe and controlled manner.

Officials further noted that the situation is being monitored continuously with relevant authorities assessing both environmental and health impacts associated with the incident in coordination with civil defense and emergency units the precautionary steps currently in place align with established safety protocols designed to protect communities located near the incident site and limit any potential risks arising from the spread of smoke in residential zones.

In addition the Ministry of Interior called on residents in the specified areas to rely exclusively on official communication channels for updates and avoid spreading or engaging with unverified information circulating on social media platforms highlighting that accurate and timely updates will be provided as developments unfold ensuring that the public remains well informed through trusted sources.

The ministry concluded its statement by expressing appreciation for the cooperation and swift response of citizens and residents stressing that adherence to these safety instructions plays a vital role in protecting public health and supporting emergency teams working on the ground to control the situation efficiently while reaffirming that the safety and wellbeing of the community remain the top priority during such incidents.