{
  "id": 20119644,
  "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-20119644",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T05:09:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "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": "KUALA LUMPUR, November 15 - A fire broke out at a nightclub in Kepong, Malaysia, sending a thick plume of smoke into the atmosphere that could be observed for several kilometres. The blaze, which occurred around 11am, reportedly engulfed the entire structure, which is estimated to be two to three storeys high. The incident was captured on video and shared by Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng on his social media channels. At the scene, onlookers gathered to witness the thick smoke billowing from the burning building, while firefighters labored to control the flames. At least four fire trucks were present at the location, as documented in a subsequent video shared by Lim. As of now, the Fire and Rescue Department has not issued any statements regarding the incident, and crucial details such as the cause of the fire and whether there were any casualties remain unconfirmed. This unfolding story is being closely monitored.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — A nightclub on Jalan Metro Perdana Barat in Kepong here caught fire this morning, sending t...",
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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."
}