NSTnation: A fire broke out at a chemical factory at Jalan Nibong 1 in the Tanjung Langsat Industrial area near Pasir Gudang on Sunday, injuring 12 workers.
The blaze, which began at 9.21am, destroyed several drums of solvent located on the premises of the Lotte Chemical Titan Sdn Bhd factory, but did not affect the structure of the building.
Two of the injured workers were rushed to the Sultan Ismail Hospital, while four were sent to the Pasir Gudang Penawar Hospital. Six others received outpatient treatment at the latter facility, Bernama reported. All were treated for burns. According to Seri Alam district police chief Superintendent Ismail Dollah, the factory’s own emergency response team managed to extinguish the flames at 9.27am.Johor Fire and Rescue Department director Datuk Yahya Madis confirmed that state firefighters were not involved in the operation.
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