IPOH, March 11 – Perak Fire and Rescue Department director Sayani Saidon announced that the fire at the Mydin hypermarket in Manjoi has been successfully brought under control as of midnight. The operation to completely douse the fire is ongoing, with no reports of casualties received so far. The incident, which began with smoke seen in the Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) switch room before escalating to a fire on the upper floor, prompted a swift response from the Ipoh Fire and Rescue Station team.
While initial reports indicated no fire upon arrival, the situation quickly escalated, requiring the assistance of 123 firefighters from various agencies, including JBPM, RELA, and the General Operations Force (APM). Additionally, support from Tenaga Nasional Berhad, Lembaga Air Perak (LAP), Mydin staff, local authorities, and elected representatives facilitated the firefighting efforts. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing, with authorities awaiting the forensic report.
