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Selangor Wholesale Market fire extinguished; no victims reported
🇲🇾 Malaysia /Economy & Trade

Selangor Wholesale Market fire extinguished; no victims reported

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Firefighters have fully extinguished a blaze that destroyed several shop lots at the Selangor Wholesale Market in Seri Kembangan, Malaysia.
  • The fire, which covered approximately 400 square meters, destroyed 90% of the building, but no injuries were reported.
  • Fire and Rescue Department personnel are conducting overhaul operations and awaiting an excavator to sift through debris to ensure no victims are trapped.

Firefighters have successfully extinguished a major fire that ravaged several shop lots at the Selangor Wholesale Market in Seri Kembangan, Malaysia. The blaze, which broke out early Friday morning, was completely put out by 6:20 a.m., according to the Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM).

The fire impacted a significant portion of the market, covering an area of about 400 square meters and destroying an estimated 90% of the building. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries have been reported among traders or visitors.

JBPM is also awaiting the arrival of an excavator to help break down the collapsed debris to ensure that there are truly no victims trapped under the rubble.

— Ashrul Riezal AsbarAssistant Director of Operations for JBPM Selangor, detailing the ongoing efforts at the fire scene.

JBPM personnel are currently engaged in overhaul operations to ensure that no remaining embers could reignite the fire. They are also awaiting the arrival of an excavator to carefully dismantle debris and confirm that no individuals are trapped beneath the rubble. Forensic officers have arrived at the scene to begin their investigation into the cause of the fire.

In total, 68 firefighters from 13 fire stations, supported by 67 volunteers from 11 volunteer fire brigades, along with police and local authorities, were involved in the extensive firefighting operation. The department stated that further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.

The operation is still ongoing and further developments will be informed from time to time.

— Ashrul Riezal AsbarAssistant Director of Operations for JBPM Selangor, providing an update on the situation.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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