{
  "id": 12496804,
  "title": "4WD believed to be involved in JB mall fire",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/4wd-believed-to-be-involved-in-jb-mall-fire",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T23:25:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/07/4wd-believed-to-be-involved-in-jb-mall-fire"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fire engines reached the basement car park of Johor Bahru's mall just six minutes after receiving an emergency call at 3.40pm, according to Larkin fire and rescue station chief Suhaimi Abdul Jamal. The department, which involved 52 personnel from Larkin, Tebrau, Kempas fire and rescue stations, Ulu Tiram volunteer fire brigade and the mall's emergency response team, was on-site within minutes of the call.\n\nEleven vehicles were affected by the blaze, with eight sustaining 80% to 90% damage, two 30% to 40% damage and another 10% damage. Four individuals, including a Singaporean, experienced breathing difficulties during the incident but only one was taken to Sultanah Aminah Hospital for further treatment and is currently in a stable condition.\n\nSuhaimi noted that the mall's smoke extraction and fire safety systems played a crucial role in aiding firefighters' efforts to navigate the thick smoke and conduct investigations. Following the fire, the mall temporarily closed and resumed normal operations around 7pm. However, the basement car park remains closed as the fire and rescue department's forensics unit investigates the cause of the fire and assesses the losses incurred.",
  "summary": "Eleven vehicles were damaged and four people suffered breathing difficulties in the incident.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "4WD believed to be involved in JB mall fire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/4wd-believed-to-be-involved-in-jb-mall-fire-12497555",
        "published": "2026-10-06T23:25:06.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}