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New Straits Times
6 days ago
- General
- New Straits Times
Early morning blaze razes 5 squatter homes in Jalan Klang Lama
KUALA LUMPUR: Five squatter houses on Jalan Klang Lama were destroyed in a huge fire during the early hours of today. Several images of the towering flames, visible from nearby condominiums along Jalan Klang Lama, circulated shortly after the incident, which occurred at around 1am. City Fire and Rescue Department Operations Commander Armdan Mahat said the emergency call was received via the MERS999 line at 1.45am. "A total of 27 personnel and officers, together with six fire engines from the Seputeh Fire Station, and support from Hang Tuah, Pantai, and Sri Hartamas Fire Stations, were dispatched to the scene," he said in a statement today. The team arrived six minutes later to find five squatter houses ablaze. "The fire was brought under control at 2.23am, and overhaul operations are currently ongoing," he added. Fortunately, all the affected houses were unoccupied at the time, and no casualties were reported.
New Straits Times
23-04-2025
- Climate
- New Straits Times
Landslide hits TTDI international school, no injuries reported
KUALA LUMPUR: A landslide occurred at an international school in Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) this morning, causing a section of the school's wall to collapse. The City Fire and Rescue Department said its operations centre received a distress call via the MERS999 emergency line at 7.18am and promptly dispatched personnel to the scene. "Fire and Rescue personnel from the TTDI and Sri Hartamas stations were deployed as first responders, involving two vehicles, a fire rescue tender and an emergency medical response unit, with a total of 15 personnel," it said in a statement. It said operations commander Azkhan Hamdan said the collapse of the school wall was believed to have been caused by a landslide. "Upon arrival, firefighters conducted a size-up to ensure the area was safe. "The incident affected two vehicles and part of the school building, including classrooms, the teachers' room, toilets, and the library," the department said. The situation was brought under control by 7.55am, with no casualties reported. It said Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) would take further action following the incident. Meanwhile, the department confirmed that separate landslide incidents were also reported in Sri Petaling and Cheras, with no casualties. "Operations are still ongoing at both locations, with updates to be provided in due course," it said.
