14 containers burned!

Burst! Fire in Port Klang, 14 containers destroyed!

According to Malaysian media reported on the 8th, a fire broke out on the afternoon of the same day in Yingta Island, West Port, Klang, containing a variety of industrial goods, 14 containers were burned, but fortunately no casualties. The fire was completely extinguished by the 9th morning, and the initial investigation by the Fire Department revealed that the containers contained items including paper, iron, steel, pine, mineral materials, aluminum and washing machines. The cause of the fire may be related to lithium batteries.

Selangor Fire Department chief Wanglachari said that the fire department received the alarm at 1:40 p.m. on the 8th, and dispatched 24 firefighters to the scene to control the fire, and arrived at 1:49 p.m., immediately began extinguishing work.

Initial reports indicate that the fire started in a container, which was 100% destroyed; Then the fire gradually spread. As the container on fire was five storeies high, a crane had to be dispatched immediately to remove the containers one by one to prevent the fire from spreading and affecting other containers, so as to avoid more serious consequences of the incident. According to the latest news, the fire a total of 14 40-foot containers were affected and burned.

The container contained unbleached kraft paper, washing machines, vinyl chloride polymer and pine wood. “The fire was brought under control at 2.39pm and there were no casualties.”

In addition, the Port Klang, Sungei Penang, Serian Dallas and Shaanan fire stations also sent firefighters to support the fire fighting operations. The fire department has not ruled out that the lithium battery spontaneous combustion caused the fire.

Selangor Fire Department commander assistant Ahmad Mulis 9 to the “Daily News” pointed out that fire crews on the evening of 8 containers extinguished fire, 9 early continue to fire operations, the remaining 6 containers extinguished all the fire. It is currently in the “repair” phase and the Westport has implemented container isolation procedures, which are being monitored by the Fire Department.

“We have received information that the lithium batteries contained copper powder,” fire chief Wanglachari said in a telephone interview. “It is believed that the lithium batteries in the container started to burn and the fire spread to other containers.”

According to Malaysian media reported on the 10th, Port Klang West confirmed that its port container yard fire occurred a few days ago, the relevant units are still investigating the cause of the fire and confirm the affected containers. The affected container lines or container operators will be notified in due course.

According to news reports, on June 8, a container fire broke out at Port West Klang terminal and 14 containers were destroyed. Westports announced on the 10th that at about 1:15 PM on the same day, a fire broke out at a container yard operated by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Westports Malaysia Pte LTD.

“The fire and rescue team were the first to respond to the message from the Port Police Control Centre and the fire was brought under control.” Westport said it and the relevant authorities would conduct a thorough investigation into the cause and source of the fire.

“As of now, the company, the authorities and various parties are still determining the cause of the fire and the impact of the container concerned. “Fortunately, there were no casualties and no damage to port equipment.” Westport added that the operation of the terminal was not disturbed after the incident, and the fire only involved part of the large container yard of Westport.