Thick smoke seen near DUKE Highway traced to burning streetlight

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — Thick smoke seen near the Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway (DUKE) was likely caused by a burning streetlight, according to police and DUKE highway management. Assistant Commissioner Anuar Bakri Abdul Salam of Sentul district police confirmed that the smoke emanated from the streetlight, which had caught fire. The fire was swiftly brought under control and no one was injured or lost in the incident.

The discovery was made after inspections and the original report by Sinar Harian. A viral video on social media showcased the thick smoke enveloping the highway area, accompanied by several vehicles, including motorcycles, driving through the scene. While netizens initially pointed towards a nearby drain as the source of the smoke, the actual origin was later confirmed to be the burning streetlight.

The incident took place at Ramp 0.5, on the segment of the DUKE highway connecting Greenwood to the exit towards Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL). DUKE highway management is currently overseeing the necessary follow-up actions regarding the event.