Disabled man injured as seven houses razed in Jinjang blaze


KUALA LUMPUR: A disabled man has suffered burns on his leg as seven houses were destroyed in a fire in Jinjang, Kepong here.

The Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department, in a statement on Saturday (Jan 31) said the 41-year-old man, who also suffered shortness of breath, is currently receiving treatment at the Selayang Hospital.

"The fire brigade received an emergency call at 12.34pm before 46 personnel from the Jinjang Fire and Rescue Station, Menjalara Fire Station, Jalan Hang Tuah Fire Station, Sri Hartamas Fire Station along with eight fire engines were deployed to the scene.

"Upon arrival, the fire brigade found seven houses were on fire and started to extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby houses," the statement said.

The fire was brought under control at 2.34pm and completely extinguished at 3.37pm.

All seven houses were destroyed and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. – Bernama

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Nine reports received over suspicious packages at Negri Sembilan schools, say cops
Fire at Kangkar Tebrau substation's main transmission intake blamed for major JB power outage
Three-day operation puts out 1.4ha fire in Pasir Gudang
Haze leaves nine in 10 Malaysian children exposed to harmful PM2.5, says UNICEF
Major power outage hits JB, thousands of residents left in the dark
'Go away, I don't want to see you', says Tuanku Muhriz in ticking off Negri MB
Haze: Indonesia decision allowing foreign assistance to tackle forest fires welcome, says Ahmad Zahid
Haze: Schools must close, public gatherings cancelled if API exceeds 200, says Health Ministry
Haze: API in Pasir Gudang, Larkin drops below 200, 27 areas in 'unhealthy' range as at 6pm
Duta Enclave: Govt overcompensated Semantan Estate by up to RM500,000, says witness

Others Also Read