Bayan Lepas: Eleven motorcycles were destroyed in a fire that broke out at a garage on Lengkok Kampung Jawa 2 in Bayan Lepas today. The blaze, which started at 6.50 am, also engulfed a lorry parked near the garage; fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, a spokesperson for the Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations Centre stated that they received an emergency call at 6.51 am. This prompted the first fire engine from the Bayan Baru Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) to respond swiftly to the scene.
Upon arrival, the team found the 9.3-square-metre motorcycle garage in flames. All eleven motorcycles inside were destroyed, along with the nearby lorry. The operation commander conducted an initial assessment and instructed team members to implement control and extinguishing measures. The fire was completely extinguished by 7.30 am.
The spokesperson added that the cause of the fire and the estimated total losses are still under investigation.