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Malay Mail
21 hours ago
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- Malay Mail
Pre-dawn blaze guts 21 houses, food stall and temple in Perak
KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 — Twenty-one houses, a temple and a food stall were destroyed in a fire that broke out in Bagan Pasir Laut, Hutan Melintang, early this morning. According to Utusan Malaysia, Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Assistant Operations Director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said the department received a distress call at 4.52am. A team from the Hutan Melintang Fire and Rescue Station was dispatched to the scene, assisted by personnel from the Teluk Intan station and the Sungai Tiang Volunteer Fire Brigade. 'The fire spread quickly due to the close proximity of the houses and low water pressure from the hydrants,' he reportedly said. The blaze was brought under control by 7.30am. No casualties or injuries were reported. 'As of now, operations are ongoing to ensure there are no remaining embers that could reignite the fire,' he added.
The Sun
10-05-2025
- The Sun
Three foreign workers injured in Bukit Mertajam fire
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Three foreign workers suffered burns in a fire that engulfed a warehouse storing paint and solvents at Jalan Permatang Tinggi, Simpang Ampat here today. Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assistant operations director John Sagun Francis said all three victims, Nepalese nationals in their 30s, were employees at the warehouse. 'The fire department received information from the warehouse saying that the three workers had suffered burn injuries on their backs and hands. They were taken to a private clinic for treatment before the fire brigade arrived at the scene. 'The fire involved two warehouses located at Lot 1135. The affected premises were a warehouse storing paint and solvents and another for storing scrap materials, each with an estimated area of 10,000 square feet,' he said in a statement tonight. Earlier, Penang residents were shocked by thick black smoke that filled the skies over Bukit Mertajam, which could be seen from the island side of the state. Images and videos of the incident were also shared on social media. John estimated 70 per cent damage to the paint warehouse and 15 per cent to the one storing scrap materials, with a lorry also destroyed. He said firefighters conducted relay pumping using water from fire engines and Volunteer Fire Brigade resources, fully extinguishing the flames by 4.27 pm before overhaul operations concluded at 8.06 pm. 'The case has been handed over to the Fire Investigation Officer for further action,' he added.
The Star
10-05-2025
- The Star
Three foreign workers injured in Bukit Mertajam paint warehouse fire
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Three foreign workers suffered burns in a fire that engulfed a warehouse storing paint and solvents at Jalan Permatang Tinggi, Simpang Ampat here Saturday (May 10). Penang Fire and Rescue Department assistant operations director John Sagun Francis said all three victims, Nepalese nationals in their 30s, were employees at the warehouse. ALSO READ: QuickCheck: Did a paint factory fire lead to plumes of black smoke in Bukit Mertajam? "The fire department received information from the warehouse saying that the three workers had suffered burn injuries on their backs and hands. They were taken to a private clinic for treatment before the fire brigade arrived at the scene. "The fire involved two warehouses located at Lot 1135. The affected premises were a warehouse storing paint and solvents and another for storing scrap materials, each with an estimated area of 10,000 square feet," he said in a statement Saturday night. Earlier, Penang residents were shocked by thick black smoke that filled the skies over Bukit Mertajam, which could be seen from the island side of the state. Images and videos of the incident were also shared on social media. John estimated 70% damage to the paint warehouse and 15% to the one storing scrap materials, with a lorry also destroyed. He said firefighters conducted relay pumping using water from fire engines and Volunteer Fire Brigade resources, fully extinguishing the flames by 4.27pm before overhaul operations concluded at 8.06pm. "The case has been handed over to the Fire Investigation Officer for further action," he added. — Bernama
New Straits Times
10-05-2025
- New Straits Times
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.
New Straits Times
04-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Elderly man rescued from house fire in Gelugor, Penang
GEORGE TOWN: An elderly man was rescued after being trapped in a house fire at Taman Island Glades, Gelugor, yesterday. It is understood that the 73-year-old victim was alone at the time, while two other family members were not at home during the incident. Penang Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations John Sagun Francis said they received a distress call at 9.21pm. He said the firefighting and rescue operation involved 26 personnel from the Jalan Perak Fire and Rescue Station, assisted by teams from the Paya Terubong, Lebuh Pantai and nearby Volunteer Fire Brigade. "Upon arrival, firefighters found that the blaze had engulfed a terrace house and spread to a neighbouring unit, with one victim reported to be trapped inside. "The victim was rescued through the back door by firefighters in full protective gear," he said in a statement. He added that the blaze also damaged a Toyota Camry. "The fire was brought under control by 11pm, and the operation ended at 12.08am. The cause of the fire, as well as estimated losses, are still under investigation," he said.
