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

Ex-judge Nallini appointed chairman of MMC
Happy to save RM1 ATM fee
Increased diesel subsidies for Sabah, S’wak
RM50mil maintenance funds for all 527 Tamil schools
Shah Alam LRT to launch soon, says Loke
‘Bukit Kiara project shows fair housing solution is possible’
Oil market needs more time
Anwar to meet Putin for oil talks
Refugee policy input sought
Johor polls: Come back and vote, Anwar urges Johoreans working outside state

Others Also Read