{
  "id": 16835728,
  "title": "Kedah Fire Dept says ‘Bomba’ vehicle allegedly caught running red light is not its own",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/kedah-fire-dept-says-bomba-vehicle-allegedly-caught-running-red-light",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T02:15:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/28/kedah-fire-dept-says-bomba-vehicle-allegedly-caught-running-red-light-is-not-its-own/240884"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kedah Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has clarified that a private vehicle with the word \"Bomba\" and a beacon light is not operated by the department or any Volunteer Fire Brigade (PBS) in the state. The department acknowledged a video circulating on social media depicting the vehicle and is taking steps to address the misuse of its identity. JBPM emphasized that unauthorized use of their identity could mislead the public and damage the fire service's reputation. The agency urged the public not to speculate or share unverified information, which could cause confusion. The statement highlighted the JBPM's dedication to maintaining the department's integrity and professionalism while preserving public trust in the fire service. Earlier, a five-second video went viral on social media showing the private vehicle bearing the word \"Bomba\" and fitted with a warning light nearly colliding with other vehicles after running a red light in Sungai Petani.",
  "summary": "ALOR SETAR, Oct 28 — The Kedah Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has confirmed that a private vehicle bearing the...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Kedah fire dept: 'Bomba' vehicle in viral video is not ours",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/kedah-fire-dept-bomba-vehicle-in-viral-video-is-not-ours",
        "published": "2026-10-28T01:11:09.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}