WHEN it comes to shopping one can expect surprises, but a rooftop fire is generally not considered to be part of the experience.
Recently, a supermarket in Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor became the centre of excitement as a video went viral showing flames on its rooftop.
But did a fire truly erupt on the roof, causing a stir among shoppers?
Verdict:
TRUE
Selangor Fire and Rescue Department Operations Division assistant director Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar confirmed that a fire broke out on the roof of a supermarket in Bandar Puncak Alam on Tuesday (April 8).
He said that an emergency call was received at 1.14pm, and two fire engines from the Bestari Jaya and Bukit Jelutong fire stations and 15 firefighters were dispatched to the scene.
"Upon arrival, we found that the fire had affected the supermarket's roof structure, with flames spreading to an area measuring 400 by 400 square feet," he said.
"No casualties were reported, and the blaze was quickly brought under control," Ahmad Mukhlis said in a statement on Tuesday.
He added that investigations to determine the cause of the fire are currently in progress.
Earlier, photos and videos of the incident went viral on social media, showing shoppers and supermarket staff rushing out of the building after the premises began to fill with smoke.
A Facebook post by the page Teksi Puncak Alam also shared a video of the scene, showing the situation under control, with people gathered outside the building as the emergency alarm sounded.
Meanwhile, a Bernama check at the scene around 4pm found the situation back to normal, with traders and staff allowed to re-enter the premises.
