#NSTViral: Two lorries destroyed, two factories damaged in Bukit Puchong fire [WATCH]

A fire erupted in Bandar Bukit Puchong yesterday, causing significant damage to two factories and two lorries, according to reports. The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department confirmed that the blaze affected the premises of Armlink Machinery Removal Sdn Bhd and Skymatics Holdings Sdn Bhd, both located within the area.

Upon investigation, the Armlink factory, measuring 80 by 100 square feet, suffered 80 percent damage, while the larger Skymatics factory, spanning 240 by 200 square feet, sustained around 30 percent damage. Both lorries involved in the incident were entirely destroyed. A total of 24 firefighters, along with specialized rescue equipment, responded to the scene.

A number of volunteer fire brigades from Pandan Indah and Serdang were en route to assist as well. Social media was abuzz with images and videos of the fire, with one post gaining over 25,000 views. The footage depicted a firefighter battling the blaze amidst thick smoke near a box lorry. Another video showed flames consuming a factory behind a blue gate, with a white box lorry parked close by.