Apartment unit nearly destroyed in Bangi fire involving stored fireworks

SHAH ALAM – An apartment unit at Persiaran Bangi Avenue was nearly destroyed in a fire on Sunday night.

According to media reports, the Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) received an emergency call at 10.42pm.

Fire engines from the Bangi Fire and Rescue Station, supported by personnel from the Semenyih station, arrived at the scene at 10.55pm.

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department Deputy Director Mohd Fadzli Jusni stated that the fire broke out on the eighth floor, involving an apartment unit measuring approximately 60 x 20 square feet.

"The fire destroyed about 80 per cent of a room containing explosive materials, specifically fireworks. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident,” he said.

In a subsequent update, Fadzli revealed that inspections revealed explosive materials (fireworks) had been stored throughout the house, rather than being confined to the room where the blaze originated.

The fire was brought under control at 11.19pm. Firefighters then conducted overhaul work to extinguish remaining embers and ensure there was no further risk of explosion.

The operation, involving 13 personnel, remains ongoing to guarantee the safety of residents and the surrounding area.

The Selangor JBPM Fire Forensics Unit will conduct a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire and the total value of the losses incurred.