About 60% of house fires caused by electrical issues, says Bomba


PUTRAJAYA: The Fire and Rescue Department has attributed about 60% of house fires in the country to electrical issues.

Director-general Datuk Seri Nor Hisham Mohammad said the main causes include unsafe wiring, non-compliant electrical modifications and excessive use of electrical appliances.

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