Major fire breaks out near Penang clan jetties
Firefighters and 143 volunteer responders contained the blaze after it spread from a petrol station to nearby workshops and a scrap shop.
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Early-morning fire destroys five business premises at Penang’s Chew Jetty heritage area
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 5 — Five business premises at the iconic Chew Jetty heritage area here were destroyed in a fire that broke out early this morning.Northeast District Zone 1...
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The Straits TimesMajor fire breaks out near Penang clan jetties
GEORGE TOWN: Fire destroyed at least 10 tightly packed wooden buildings by the sea, less than 50m from Chew Jetty.
Georgetown: Firefighters took more than 14 hours to completely extinguish a fire that destroyed five business premises near Penang's iconic heritage area, Chew Jetty here today. Assistant Director of the Operations and Firefighting Division of the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) in Penang, John Sagun Francis, said the inspection and extinguishing work was to ensure there was no danger […] The post More than 14 hours to extinguish the…
Chew Jetty fire revives old fears for Penang’s wooden heritage
A fire near Penang's Chew Jetty destroyed five businesses and revived memories of a 2021 near-miss, raising questions about heritage fire safety. The post Chew Jetty fire revives old fears for Penang’s wooden heritage first appeared on Citizens Journal.
State to assist operators affected by fire near Chew Jetty, says CM Chow
CHEW Jetty was not affected by a fire which broke out near the famous waterfront landmarks in George Town this morning, says Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. The fire, which occurred at around 1am today at a site near Chew Jetty, involved about six premises, including automobile workshops, carpentry workshops and other businesses. ...
GEORGE TOWN – Four shop units near the tourist hotspot at Chew Jetty here were destroyed in a fire early this morning. Assistant Director of the Fire and Rescue Operations Division, Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), John Sagun Francis said his department received a call regarding the incident at 1.08 am. According to him, a team of personnel from the Fire and Rescue Department ...
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