{
  "id": 12517877,
  "title": "Authorities believe 4WD involved in Johor Bahru mall fire (VIDEO)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/authorities-believe-4wd-involved-in-johor-bahru-mall-fire-video",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T01:30:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/07/authorities-believe-4wd-involved-in-johor-bahru-mall-fire-video/237996"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Johor Bahru experienced a significant fire at the basement car park of a shopping mall on October 6th, 2026. Authorities believe that a four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle may have been involved in the incident, despite some social media speculation linking it to an electric vehicle (EV). Larkin Fire and Rescue Station chief Mohd Suhaimi Abdul Jamal reported that the fire department received an emergency call at 3:40 pm, and fire engines reached the scene within six minutes. A total of 52 personnel from various fire stations, a volunteer fire brigade, and the mall's Emergency Response Team responded to the incident. Of the 11 vehicles affected, eight sustained major damage (80 to 90%), two were moderately damaged (30 to 40%), and another vehicle had minor damage (about 10%).\n\nFour individuals, including a Singaporean, suffered breathing difficulties but were only one person who required further treatment at Sultanah Aminah Hospital and was reported to be in stable condition. The building's smoke extraction and fire safety systems aided the firefighters in their efforts to combat the fire and investigate the scene, despite the thick smoke. The mall briefly closed after the incident but resumed normal operations by 7 pm. The basement car park remains closed as the Fire and Rescue Department's Forensics Unit conducts an investigation to determine the cause of the fire and assess the estimated losses. Initial reports included photos and videos on social media showing thick smoke billowing from the mall as shoppers and workers evacuated to safety.",
  "summary": "JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 7 — A fire at the basement car park of a shopping mall here this afternoon is believed to have in...",
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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."
}