A day that began like any other in Bangsar was abruptly shattered by an explosion, transforming a popular nasi kandar eatery into a scene of chaos and tragedy.
It was at precisely 11:44 am on Wednesday, March 6, when the tranquility of the neighborhood was pierced by the blast, prompting an urgent response from the city’s Fire and Rescue Department.
Led by the adept operations commander Wan Mohd Shahrir Azizi Wan Said, a highly skilled team comprising four fire engines, a water tanker, an emergency medical rescue services vehicle, and three rapid intervention motorcycles was swiftly deployed to the scene.
A total of 44 valiant personnel from the Pantai, Seputeh, Jalan Hang Tuah, and Sri Hartamas stations joined forces in a mission of urgency and compassion.
One man suffered 80% burns
The rescue team, upon their arrival, was confronted with a heart-wrenching sight: a 45-year-old man, a worker from the restaurant, enveloped in the aftermath of the explosion with burns covering 80% of his body.
In a desperate bid for his survival, he was hurriedly taken to Hospital Kuala Lumpur, a beacon of hope amidst the despair.
Remarkably, amidst the fury of the flames that ravaged over 70% of the kitchen, no other individuals were harmed.
The firefighters, faced with not only the fire but the added peril of a nearby electrical substation, demonstrated exemplary courage and determination to halt the spread of the fire.
Their efforts bore fruit, as by 12:40 pm, the flames were vanquished. Yet, as the smoke clears, the question of what sparked this disaster lingers, prompting an investigation into the origins of the fire and a somber reflection on the fragility of safety and life itself.
Kebakaran di Nasi Kandar Utara Bangsar top view. Pukul 1140am nasib belum lunch hour. Tukang masak melecur. Punca tong gas leaking katanya. pic.twitter.com/gbDgj19dSK
— babu_ajah (@_kimmhazz) March 6, 2024
