{
  "id": 4754533,
  "title": "Bercham 10 fire: One hurt as major blaze damages nine factory lots in Ipoh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/bercham-10-fire-one-hurt-as-major-blaze-damages-nine-factory-lots-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T00:56:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/01/bercham-10-fire-one-hurt-as-major-blaze-damages-nine-factory-lots-in-ipoh/233450"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "IPOH, September 1 — A 42-year-old man sustained minor burns while nine factory lots in Bercham's Persiaran Industri Bercham 10 were severely affected by a major fire yesterday. Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant operations director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad reported that the fire, which erupted at approximately 3.36 pm, was promptly addressed by a team of seven fire engines and 40 personnel. The fire began in a Class B plastics factory measuring 30m by 13m, with 50% of the structure reduced to ashes. Lot 10 and 11 suffered 20% damage, while Lots 12, 13, and 14 were entirely consumed by the flames. Lots 16 and 18 and Lot 15 bore the brunt of the blaze to varying extents, with the latter sustaining 60% damage. By 6.25 pm, the fire had been contained, and firefighters continued their efforts to thoroughly investigate and eliminate any potential fire sources.",
  "summary": "IPOH, Sept 1 — A man suffered burns to his body in a fire that spread to nine factory lots in Persiaran Indu...",
  "key_points": [
    "42-year-old man sustained minor burns during the fire",
    "Nine factory lots in Bercham s Persiaran Industri Bercham 10 severely affected",
    "Fire contained by 6.25 pm after 40 personnel deployed"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Bercham 10 fire: One hurt as major blaze damages nine factory lots in Ipoh",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/bercham-10-fire-one-hurt-as-major-blaze-damages-nine-factory-lots-in-4767459",
        "published": "2026-09-01T00:56:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}