Massive fire engulfs factories in Puncak Alam


PETALING JAYA: Three factories in Alam Jaya Industrial Park, Puncak Alam caught fire on Saturday (Dec 14) night, resulting in a massive blaze visible from several kilometres away.

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department Assistant Director Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said the department received a distress call at about 9.44pm on Saturday.

"More than 30 personnel from seven fire stations were dispatched to the scene. The buildings involved were factories making furniture and boxes," he said in a statement.

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