Fire at Generator Room at Tuanku Ja’afar Hospital in Seremban
Incident Report
A generator room supplying electricity to the Tuanku Ja’afar Hospital (HTJ) in Seremban caught fire earlier this afternoon. The incident occurred at around 12:40 pm, and the Negeri Sembilan Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) was alerted to the situation.
Firefighting Efforts
Upon arrival at the scene, a fire was found to have occurred in a generator room measuring 5.5 square metres, which was approximately 40% destroyed. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported and the estimated losses are still under investigation. The fire was caused by a lorry, believed to be carrying construction materials, which snagged an electrical cable, causing the cable pole to collapse.
Firefighting Operation
The firefighting operation, involving 13 personnel, was successfully concluded at around 1:30 pm. Senior operations commander PgKB II Khir Amir Ahmad, who led the operation, confirmed that the team worked swiftly to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to other areas of the hospital.
Causes and Consequences
According to Khir Ahmad, the fire was caused by the lorry’s actions, which damaged the electrical cable, leading to the collapse of the cable pole. The incident highlights the importance of ensuring that construction sites are well-maintained and safe to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
Conclusion
The fire at the generator room at Tuanku Ja’afar Hospital in Seremban serves as a reminder of the importance of fire safety measures in public institutions. While the incident was contained and no casualties were reported, it is crucial that such incidents are investigated thoroughly to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What caused the fire at the generator room?
A: The fire was caused by a lorry, believed to be carrying construction materials, which snagged an electrical cable, causing the cable pole to collapse.
Q: Were there any casualties in the incident?
A: No, there were no casualties reported.
Q: How was the firefighting operation conducted?
A: The firefighting operation was conducted by 13 personnel from the Negeri Sembilan Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) and was successfully concluded at around 1:30 pm.
Q: What is the estimated loss from the incident?
A: The estimated losses are still under investigation.