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Sri Sabah flats fire likely due to wiring problems, says KL fire chief | Scoop
The fire raging at the Sri Sabah flats in Cheras on Sunday. – Pic courtesy of the KL Fire and Rescue Department, February 13, 2024
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Sri Sabah flats fire likely due to wiring problems, says KL fire chief

He denies claims blaze caused by fireworks

Bernama
Updated
1:04 PM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR – The fire that occurred on the 17th floor of Block 70 in the Sri Sabah flats, Cheras last Sunday is believed to have originated from electrical wiring issues, said Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department director Muhammad Salleh Abdul.

He said the initial investigation found that the fire started in unit number three, subsequently denying claims that it was caused by fireworks.

“Our forensic investigation indicates a 90% likelihood that the fire was caused by an electrical fault in the distribution board. We are verifying this as the main cause through technical testing.

“Meaning, it started there and spread to units two through six,” he told a press conference at the temporary evacuation centre at SK Sri Cheras here today.

In the incident, five residential units on the highest floor of Block 70 were destroyed in the fire, with no fatalities reported.

Salleh also clarified that it was the hose reel system, not the fire hydrant, that could not be used.

In this regard, he said the Fire Department would set up a task force to conduct thorough inspections at all flats under Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s supervision to prevent the recurrence of such incidents.

The total loss is still under investigation and will be announced later, he added. – February 13, 2024

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