SUNGAI PETANI: Fire destroyed a plywood factory at Jalan Badlishah last night, with 20 fire engines rushing to the scene and firemen feverishly battling the raging inferno until the wee hours of the morning.
It is believed the fire started about 11pm and quickly spread to other parts of the factory, including the nearby hostel which housed over 800 workers, mostly foreigners. There is no confirmation on casualties or damage as of press time.
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