PETALING JAYA: A furniture factory in Sea Park here was razed, sending thick smoke over the area and attracting the attention of residents in nearby areas. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant operations director Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said no casualties were reported. “The fire happened at a furniture factory measuring an estimated ​​30sqm by 15sqm,” he said in a statement yesterday. He said 34 firefighters were involved in the operation, with help from the Petaling Jaya, Jalan Penchala, Puchong and Taman Tun Dr Ismail fire stations. A Bernama observation found that the thick black smoke could be seen from afar, while the public was prevented from getting too close to two nearby petrol stations.

Source: The Star February 09, 2026 04:33 UTC