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Factory in Melaka’s Krubong goes up in flames

Cause of blaze at believed belacan factory still unknown

6:31 PM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR – A factory at the Krubong Industrial Park in Melaka went up in flames earlier this afternoon.

Several videos shared by a Facebook user in the “AKU ORANG KRUBONG Official” group show a factory engulfed in fire.

Thick black clouds could be seen rising from the building due to the fire.

The Fire and Rescue Department was also seen extinguishing the fire.

However, the cause of the blaze remains unknown.

Thick black smoke from the factory fire could be seen from afar. – Maryam Fida’iy Facebook pic, December 31, 2023

Some netizens also shared visuals of the thick black smoke that could be seen even from afar.

It is believed the factory that caught fire manufactures belacan products. – December 31, 2023

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