Fire breaks out at Genting Highlands on 14 June
Genting Highlands was engulfed in smoke after a fire broke out near the First World Hotel on Friday (14 June) evening.
Source: Azlan Aziz on Facebook
An MS News reader recalled hearing explosions at the scene — cable car service was also suspended.
The cause of the fire remains unclear.
Fire breaks out at Genting Highlands
On Friday (14 June), the blaze broke out near First World Hotel at Genting Highlands.
Source: Yan Nee on Facebook
Thick grey smoke was seen billowing from the vicinity, with the iconic hotel in the background.
Footage courtesy of Keith
Explosions heard, cable car service suspended
Keith, an MS News reader who happened to be at Genting Highlands, recalled hearing explosions at the popular attraction.
“I was on a ride at 4.50pm and started seeing smoke coming from an area,” said the 39-year-old educator.
Keith shared that employees at the theme park started evacuating him and his family after their ride ended.
Footage courtesy of Keith
Cable car service at the attraction was also suspended, recalled Keith.
This is breaking news, stay tuned for more updates.
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