Switch box fire leaves Jalan Riong eatery without power
KUALA LUMPUR: A switch box fire at a popular eatery in Jalan Riong, Bangsar, left the premises without electricity and brought business to a halt this afternoon.
A fire broke out at a popular eatery in Jalan Riong, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, on this afternoon, causing the establishment to lose its electricity supply. The Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department's Operations Centre received a report about the incident at 1.11pm. Upon investigation, technical workers were seen assessing the area, though no visible burn marks were present.
The eatery's owner stated that he was only made aware of the situation after noticing firefighters at the location. The workers confirmed that there was no smoke or visible signs of a fire. The fire was confined to the electrical switch box, and it was extinguished by the public. The absence of electricity hampered the business, as it was essential for their point-of-sale system. The establishment had to postpone operations until the electricity supply was restored.
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