Five students taken to hospital

JOHOR BARU: Five students were taken to the Sultanah Aminah Hospital for breathing difficulties during a fire at SMK Bandar Baru Uda yesterday.

In the fire, which occurred at an empty storeroom belonging to the school’s co-operative, the five complained of breathing difficulties while standing under the hot sun, said Johor Baru Fire and Rescue Department operation commander Lasidin Nariano.