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Huge blaze guts Kepong nightclub as thick smoke blankets the sky (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — A nightclub on Jalan Metro Perdana Barat in Kepong here caught fire this morning, sending t...

Huge blaze guts Kepong nightclub as thick smoke blankets the sky (VIDEO)

A nightclub located on Jalan Metro Perdana Barat in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, caught fire this morning at around 11am, according to Chinese-language news outlet Oriental Daily. The blaze quickly engulfed the entire two to three storey building, releasing thick plumes of smoke that could be seen for several kilometers. Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng shared footage of the fire on his social media platforms, prompting crowds to gather at the scene to witness the ongoing disaster.

Firefighters responded to the incident, with at least four fire trucks stationed at the location. As of the latest update, the Fire and Rescue Department had not yet provided any comment or information regarding the cause of the fire, the potential casualties, or the status of the fire suppression efforts. This developing story continues to unfold.

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