JB Checkpoint travellers spot thick smoke from nearby fire, no injuries reported
Thick smoke from a fire startled morning travellers at the Johor Bahru (JB) Checkpoint yesterday (11 July), with many asking about what was happening.
The fire, which originated in a construction materials shed, was successfully extinguished by firefighters with no reported injuries.
Source: Jebon Tan on Facebook
People in JB checkpoint taken aback by thick smoke from fire
At 9.37am on 11 July, a user on a JB-Singapore border crossing Facebook group shot videos from inside the JB Checkpoint.
The footage showed a gigantic cloud of thick black smoke billowing into the sky.
Source: Jeffrey Tan Pit Pit on Facebook
“What’s happening??” the caption read.
The smoke appeared to come from the direction of a construction site.
Source: Jeffrey Tan Pit Pit on Facebook
Others in the comments section provided their own photos.
Fire broke out in JB storage shed containing diesel
According to Bernama, the fire originated from a storage shed containing construction materials.
Source: BeautifulPeacock8471 on Facebook
The firefighters arrived at 9.47am and successfully got the blaze under control using two hose lines. Around 85% of the shed had been destroyed by the fire.
In total, 22 personnel responded to the scene, alongside three Fire Rescue Tender engines and one Emergency Medical Rescue Services unit.
Additionally, the firefighters reported that diesel in the storage shed caused the thick plume of smoke. Thankfully, the fire did not result in any reported injuries.
Source: Yuuki Boring on Facebook
The fire coincided with Polling Day for the Johor state elections, but did not affect the voting process at any nearby polling centres.
Firefighters are investigating the cause of the fire and the amount of damage.
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Featured image adapted from Jeffrey Tan Pit Pit on Facebook and Jebon Tan on Facebook.
