{
  "id": 20116965,
  "title": "Huge blaze guts Kepong nightclub as thick smoke blankets the sky (VIDEO)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/huge-blaze-guts-kepong-nightclub-as-thick-smoke-blankets-the-sky-video",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T05:09:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/15/huge-blaze-guts-kepong-nightclub-as-thick-smoke-blankets-the-sky-video/243343"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nFirefighters 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.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — A nightclub on Jalan Metro Perdana Barat in Kepong here caught fire this morning, sending t...",
  "key_points": [
    "Kepong nightclub caught fire at 11am",
    "Thick smoke visible for kilometers",
    "Firefighters arrived with four fire trucks"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The rapid destruction of this multi-storey venue highlights the immediate danger posed to local commercial districts when large-scale fires engulf entire buildings in densely populated urban areas.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}