Fire guts paint warehouse in Penang, 3 workers suffer burns
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Three Nepalese workers suffered burns in a fire at a warehouse storing paint and solvents along Jalan Permatang Tinggi here today.
Penang Fire and Rescue Department operations division assistant director John Sagun Francis said the men, all in their 30s, were employees at the warehouse.
He said the department was informed that the victims had sustained burns to their backs and left hands, and were taken to a private clinic for treatment before firefighters arrived.
The fire involved two warehouses at Lot 1135, both operating without planning approval.
"One of the warehouses stored paint and solvents, while the other contained scrap materials. Each covers an estimated 10,000 sq ft," he said in a statement.
John said about 70 per cent of the paint warehouse was damaged, while the scrap warehouse sustained 15 per cent damage.
A truck parked in the latter was also destroyed.
Firefighters used a 'relay pumping' technique to battle the blaze, drawing water from fire engines and Volunteer Fire Brigade (PBS) vehicles.
The operation was assisted by nearby stations and PBS personnel.
The fire was brought under control by 4.27pm, with overhaul operations completed by 8.06pm.
The case has been referred to the Fire Investigation Team for further action.
Earlier, thick black smoke from the fire was visible from over 10km away, including in Bukit Mertajam.
Photos and videos quickly circulated on social media.
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