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Free Malaysia Today
10 hours ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Factory believed to be oil storage facility up in flames in Masai
A premises believed to be an oil storage facility in Taman Megah Ria in Masai, Johor, caught fire and sent thick clouds of black smoke into the sky. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : A factory believed to be an oil storage facility at Taman Megah Ria in Masai, Johor, caught fire at about midday today. The Johor fire and rescue department said the operation to extinguish the flames was still ongoing at the time of writing. Utusan Malaysia said residents along Jalan Kempas 7, about 50m from the site, were believed to have been instructed to evacuate their homes as a safety precaution. Electricity supply to the nearby housing area has also been shut off. Footage of the fire uploaded by netizens on social media shows fire and thick smoke emitting from the commercial area at Taman Megah Ria.
Malay Mail
a day ago
- Climate
- Malay Mail
Thick smoke and explosions reported as Johor Baru factory burns (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — An oil storage facility caught fire at Taman Megah Ria in Johor Baru earlier today. The blaze, which broke out around 12.30pm, sent thick black smoke soaring over 100 metres into the air, intensified by hot weather and strong winds. About 60 per cent of the premises was destroyed in fire, but no casualties reported, according to the Johor Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). Residents in the vicinity were ordered to evacuate their homes as a safety precaution and electricity supply in the affected area was cut off to prevent any untoward incidents. According to Berita Harian, several small explosions occurred around 2pm, with oil drums seen flying through the air due to the blasts. Bomba is actively working to bring the fire under control.
