Fire, explosions at Sentul building believed to store fireworks

 

A building believed to be storing fireworks has caught fire in Sentul, as eyewitnesses reported loud explosions and fire originating from a building and its immediate surroundings.

Footage shared on social media shows smoke billowing from the burning building.

The crackling sounds of fireworks going off one after another can also be heard. At least one video circulating online showed flashes of light akin to detonating fireworks going off outside the building.

When contacted, the Fire and Rescue Department told Malaysiakini it would furnish details later.

[More to follow] - Mkini