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

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