Fire Damages Administration Rooms at SK Parit Serong School

A fire broke out in two rooms of the administration and resource unit at SK Parit Serong school in Tanjong Karang, Kuala Selangor, late last night. The blaze occurred around midnight, prompting an immediate response from the Fire and Rescue Department.

According to the Selangor Fire and Rescue Department's Assistant Director of Operations, Ashrul Riezal Asbar, the fire affected a brick building classified as Class A. Approximately 40% of the 5,000-square-foot building was damaged, specifically impacting the teachers' room and the office area within the administration and resource unit.

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The fire involved an estimated 1,500 square feet, involving two rooms (administration room and resource unit).

Firefighters from Kuala Selangor and Sungai Besar stations were dispatched to the scene. The commander reported that the fire involved an estimated 1,500 square feet, encompassing two rooms. Firefighting efforts utilized water from a fire hydrant, with three 200-foot hoses and three nozzle streams. The fire was brought under control within 12 minutes of the team's arrival, and overhaul and rescue operations concluded by 3:56 AM. Tenaga Nasional Berhad was notified to cut off the electricity supply. A total of 13 officers and personnel were involved in extinguishing the fire, supported by three fire engines, including a Fire Rescue Tender and a water tanker.

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The fire was brought under control approximately 12 minutes after the rescue team arrived at the scene, and overhaul and rescue work was completed at 3:56 AM.