GEORGE TOWN, Sept 22 — A classroom at SMK(C) Chung Ling in Ayer Itam here caught fire last night, with no casualties reported.
The Penang Fire and Rescue Department said 12 personnel and three fire engines from the Paya Terubong and Lebuh Pantai fire and rescue stations were sent to the school after an emergency call was received at 7.54pm.
“The fire involved a classroom measuring about 20 by 30 square feet, with an estimated 20 per cent damage,” its operations division assistant director John Sagun Francis was quoted as saying by national news agency Bernama today.
He said there were no school activities taking place when the fire broke out and no casualties were reported.
The fire was fully extinguished at 8.40pm, after which firefighters carried out further checks to ensure there were no other hazards at the scene.
John said the operation ended at 9.22pm and the case was handed over to the Fire Investigation Team for further action.
He said the cause of the fire and the extent of losses are still under investigation. — Bernama
Date: 22 September, 2026 10:30 am
Source: Malay Mail
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